Living wage aim for all sectors
Swinney tells SGF event that an SNP government of an independent Scotland would push for at least £7.65 an hour
IN an independent Scotland where...
Price cuts see food sales fall
Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll.
EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...
The Fed voices fears over wage rises
Leaders at the Fed have spoken of their concerns about a potential rise in the national living wage ahead of two roadshows being held by the organisation in Scotland.
Industry warns against Budget rises
Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.
Spar’s Big Deals of Christmas returns for third year
UK symbol group Spar UK has brought back its Big Deals of Christmas campaign for the third year running, offering key deals across the festive period.
Spar Scotland retailers who put community first
Long-standing Spar Scotland independent operators Susan Hutchison and son Ryan have been sharing insights into what makes their business so successful.
Spar introduces own-label wine line
Spar UK is out to add some value consumers shopping in the wine section with the launch of its own-label wine selection, featuring a trio of variants.
Consumers cutting back
Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
Value is crucial for pet owners, says Feedwell
Feedwell reckons that more pet owners are becoming savvy to cost savings and that retailers should cater further to this with larger pack formats.
Global Brands bolsters pre-drinks with Quadz
Drinks giant Global Brands reckons it can shake up pre-drinks with the introduction of Quadz that has been designed with the occasion in mind.
Drinks makers get DRS alert
Drinks producers are being urged to get properly prepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) now.
Scotmid Co-op makes a life-saving donation to St Andrew’s First Aid
Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid Co-op has marked 10 years of partnership with St Andrew's First Aid with a generous £5,000 donation to the charity.
Bank closures hit retailers
RETAILERS pulled no punches when giving evidence on the effect of bank branch closures on the convenience sector.
New York Bakery Co brings a Canadian touch with Maple bagels
New York Bakery Co. has brought a Canadian touch to its Bagel range with its new limited edition flavour Sweet Maple Bagels.
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
Polish vodka Żubrówka Biala rolls out to Sainsbury’s
Polish vodka brand Żubrówka has rolled out is Bison Grass Biala vodka variant to Sainsbury's stores as the brand aims to be the No.2 vodka in the UK.
