The Co-op swoops in on Nisa

Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
Pack shots of Jungle Squad Cake Bars in Strawberry and Lemon flavours.

Jungle Squad bars set to shake up kids snacking

A new challenger brand has entered Tesco stores as the Jungle Squad Cake Bars range looks to shake up the children's snacks category.

Retail crime bill is one step closer

MSP seeks retailers’ views on proposal
Two people stand outside Go Local Dumbarton Road holding a pair of novelty scissors at the store's door to mark the opening of the location.

Glasgow’s first Go Local store opens its doors

Go Local, the symbol group operated by Parfetts, has opened its first store in the Glasgow area with experienced retailer Nathalie Fullerton.

Aulds retail business in liquidation

SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group. All...
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has highlighted a number of ways it can grow business with its supplier partners.

CJ Lang puts focus on suppliers

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has highlighted a number of ways it can grow business with its supplier partners.

Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock

ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
A Barista Bar set up inside a Spar Scotland store.

Barista Barr app launches across Spar stores

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has rolled out a new loyalty app across its Spar Scotland store estate with the new My Barista Bar Rewards+ app.
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PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership

Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .
Promotional image for the Doritos Formula 1 retailer competition.

Retailers set to win in Doritos F1 campaign

Retailers have the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime Formula 1 experience weekend as part of a new competition from Doritos.

No rates for one year

SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, delivers a talk from a podium during the SGF Mini Summit 2026.

SGF highlights pressure on retailers at Mini Summit

Industry representatives and retailers from across Scotland gathered to discuss the changes to regulations heading to the Scottish convenience sector at the SGF's annual Mini Summit event.
ACR Local Shop Report

ACS launches 2020 Local Shop Report

Convenience stores generated more than £44 billion in sales in the last year, according to ACS’s Local Shop Report for 2020

Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops

The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Scottish Parliament

Election: Parties set out retail stalls

SCOTLAND's political parties have unveiled a raft of policies aimed at revitalising the high street and supporting retailers – as the country prepares to...
Pack shots of Fanta two litre PMP bottles priced at £1.89 each.

CCEP invests into Fanta 2L PMP range to push down prices

Drinks firm CCEP has announced a new investment into the Fanta range to deliver a reduced price across its 2L PMP format for a limited time.