Retailers ‘face £13m rates hike’
The Scottish Retail Consortium is warning that retailers could face a £13million hike in business rates in the new year and is calling for Holyrood ministers to take action to help businesses.
Nisa has tools for Scottish expansion
Nisa retail chief Victoria Lockie is confident that the symbol group's proposition for retailers will enable it to achieve ambitious growth targets in Scotland.
Firms slam ban on small packs
Tobacco firms have hit out after European authorities agreed measures to further regulate tobacco sales.
Sparkling Ice flavoured water variant relaunches into UK market
Sparkling flavoured water brand Sparkling Ice has expanded its range of flavours with the return of its Black Raspberry variant to store shelves.
DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change
Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.
Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation
Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.
Low pay body says raise wage
Commission recommends 3% NMW increase to £6.50
THE Low Pay Commission, the body which advises the Westminster government on the rate of the National Minimum...
Inflation continues to tick upwards
Consumer price inflation has increased once again on a month-to-month basis and food and drink costs rise for the fourth month in a row.
Sugar tax draft law published
THE Westminster Government has published draft legislation on a sugar levy scheduled to come into force from April 2018.
Under the proposed legislation, soft drinks...
Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq to discuss the store's ever-evolving off-trade selection after it was named Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Get Happi over new plant-based Easter eggs
Oat milk chocolate brand Happi has expanded its Easter Egg range for this year with new Salted Honeycomb and Cherry & Almond variants.
Talonmore secures major Scottish Edge prize
Scottish non-alcoholic spirit brand Talonmore has picked up a major win at the Scottish Edge awards, securing funding of £80,000 as well as the RBS Scale Award.
Saltire Rare Malt marks first year of business with new whisky bottling
Independent whisky bottling firm Saltire Rare Malt has marked its first year in business with the launch of a new single malt whisky bottling.
Aero takes to the runway with new Pistachio flavour
Chocolate brand Aero has launched a new Pistachio flavour to its range alongside a new collaboration with upcoming film The Devil Wears Prada 2.
Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose
Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.
Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal
LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
