UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s

AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
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Industry rails against ScotGov’s DRS plan

Implementation group members highly critical of proposals
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Linking up cash with consumers

New app shows where cash can be accessed .
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UWS prepares for the future

Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
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Police appeal for retailer assistance

Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
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No deal hits grocery hard

A 'No Deal' Brexit will spell disaster for grocery prices, according to trade union GMB .
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Retail ‘cannot subsidise Post Office’

ACS wants government to support c-stores .
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Industry reacts to DRS

Soft drinks firms told us their views on the Scottish Government’s DRS scheme .
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DRS ding dong at Scottish parliament

CPG focuses on ScotGov’s controversial proposals .
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
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DRS trial concludes with strong results

Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .

Industry critical of business parking tax

  PLANS to give Scottish councils the power to charge businesses for parking spaces have come under fire from retail industry stakeholders. The proposed Workplace Parking...
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PLH renewal deadline is almost here

Act swiftly or face disaster
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It’s almost track and trace time

Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations
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CJ Lang’s Tartan Army

The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
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A diamond day for Londis

Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary