Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
Man wearing mask in supermarket aisle

Masks off on 18 April

  THE legal requirement to wear face coverings in Scottish shops will end on 18 April – subject to clinical advice – the First Minister...

Co-op creates jobs for out of work hospitality staff

The Co-op plans to create 5,000 temporary roles in a bid to support hospitality workers who have lost their jobs as a result of the coronavirus crisis.
Drummond Miller, owner of KeyStore More Dalkeith, is delighted to be the first winner in Allwyn's Share the Win initiative.

Scots retailer is first winner in new National Lottery scheme

Allwyn has launched a new rewards initiative, called "Share the Win", that turns National Lottery retailers into winners when they sell a high-value winning ticket or Scratchcard, with the first winner being a Scottish forecourt operator.
Tubs of Equi's ice cream variants sit against a purple background showing off the updated design, the flavours include Strawberry Cheesecake, Pistachio Swirl and Chocolate Hazelnut & Raspberry.

Equi’s unveils new look and ice cream flavours

Rutherglen-based ice cream makers Equi's have unveiled its updated look across its pack alongside three new ice cream variants exclusive to its parlours.

Damp squib August sales

Summer stats can’t match 2014’s gold medal. But latest figures much better than July. Retail sales in Scotland were down once again in August and sales...
RBS branch

Report finds RBS hurt businesses

Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis

Overprovision for cigarettes

ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals

Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas

Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
Pack shot of the Terry's Chocolate Orange Marble Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg Five Pack and Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg single.

Terry’s Chocolate unveils orange filled Easter range

Terry's Chocolate is set to drive up its sales even further this Easter season with its new Marble Egg and wider additions to the range for 2026.
Pack shots of Walkers Smokin' BBQ Sauce flavour.

Walkers brings a saucy release with new BBQ flavour crisps

Savoury snacks brand Walkers is set to respond to a rising consumer demand in flavour options with the launch of its new Smokin' BBQ Sauce variant.

Edinburgh-based bakery Saltire Patisserie walks off with Diet & Health Award at Food and...

Scottish bakery Saltire Patisserie was the winner of FDF Awards’ Diet & Health Award for its initiative to reduce salt content in its wholemeal bloomers and bagels.
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...
Lorna Slater

Spotlight on DRS insights

Deposit Return Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has hosted a conference as Scotland prepares to introduce the scheme.
Left to right: John Lee, Scottish Grocers’ Federation; Iain Gulland, Zero Waste Scotland; Tom Brock, Scottish Seabird Centre, at the launch of the Carrier Bag Commitment.

Commitment is in the bag

SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers. New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...
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