Convenience is still on top
C-stores fastest growing in grocery
Retail crime still a blight
Retailers, trade unions and politicians have called for more to be done to tackle retail crime, on the first anniversary of the Protection of Workers Act.
Hovis keeps it toasty
Hovis offers convenience retailers tips on how to keep sales from the bread and bakery section toasty throughout this winter season.
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.
Digital retail and rising costs lead to job losses
SRC claims public policy and evolving marketplace hurting employment
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has warned that rising costs driven by public policy — and a...
Illegal tobacco sales on the rise
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action
The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.
Edinburgh Gin lifts the spirits for Christmas
Edinburgh Gin aims to encourage more consumers to trade up for their gin gifting this year with the relaunch of its Christmas gin edition.
Diageo welcomes Kenyan President
WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26.
The...
Lads mags face new attacks
LAWYERS and feminists have warned stores that that they risk legal action if they don’t stop displaying lads’ mags.
The feminist activism groups UK Feminista...
Living the local dream
Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
Demands for DRS compensation
Industry firms have been demanding compensation from the Scottish Government after the latest announcement that DRS would be delayed until October 2025.
Relationship retailing
Awards profile
Post Office Retailer of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Post Office
Clydebank Post Office, Clyde Shopping Centre, Clydebank
Interview with Sham Marwaha, owner
Winner detail:
Size:...
RVM Systems talks DRS expertise
RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
SGF mini-summit provides insights
Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
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...
