How will we tax?
Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote.
SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit
Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
Scotmid pledges support to the HLP
Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.
Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland
Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.
Watchdog could block supermarket merger
Extensive competition concerns could spell end for £3bn deal
A SIGNIFICANT blow has been dealt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as competition...
ScotGov confirms Disposable Vape Ban details
ScotGov has published its response to the disposable vape ban consultation, offering greater clarity on single-use vapes and enforcement of the ban.
Minimum wage going up again
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring.
The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
Fairfields Farm grows into a new look
Fairfields Farm has unveiled the new look for across its crisps packs, highlighting a stark move towards a sustainable pack with a fresh new design.
SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP
The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.
UWS offers comprehensive help every day
Day-Today boasts award-winning retailers who benefit from the UWS team's support offering the opportunity to drive up sales in the store.
Disposables deadline set
Retailers have until 1 April 2025 to remove disposable vapes from their stores and make major adjustments to the overall layout for the refillable sections.
Kingfisher Drinks struts out with the new Peacock Passion Fruit & Guava cider
Premium world beer, cider and spirits firm Kingfisher Drinks has announced a new flavour for its Peacock Cider brand with the new Passion Fruit & Guava drink.
Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles
Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
A new sheriff in town?
Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
Belhaven gives stouts a new look
Scottish brewer Belhaven has revealed a new look across two of its stout variants, helping to add consistency across its canned beer range.
Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa.
