Integrating a retail giant
BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.
No rates to pay until 2022
SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!
The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021
DRS administrator gets ScotGov approval
CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator for Scotland's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Given the green light today (24 March) by...
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores
The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
Star retailers shine on TV
Retailers Asiyah and Jawad Javed of Day-Today in Stenhousemuir have been inspiring TV viewers on both sides of the Atlantic through their contribution to the local community during the Covid-19 pandemic
ScotGov announces one year rates holiday
RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Retailers react to another lockdown
Scottish retailers share their experiences as customers get to grips with the return of strict Covid-19 rules
Bestway buys Costcutter
Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions
ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions
Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
Big efficiency savings
JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
Split picture for wholesalers
THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers
FM open to vouchers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
