The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests
Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
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Come to the movies with Scottish Grocer
SCOTTISH Grocer is rolling out the red carpet this year as it launches its inaugural Scottish Grocer Goes...
Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts retail margins
Independent news retailers gathered this morning (Wednesday, July 9) outside News UK’s Glasgow office to protest about the newspaper publisher’s plan to raise the...
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Trading hard for many
NEARLY 100% (96%) of shops surveyed by the Federation of Independent Retailers said that they were struggling to survive due to...
Govt could demand cash
Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.
MacB brings a financial boost to Aberdeenshire charities
Scottish bottled water brand MacB has supported charity organisations across Aberdeenshire with new grants from its Live Bold Community Fund.
King Charles III gifted 25 Year Old Glen Scotia whisky during Campbeltown visit
Campbeltown-based whisky firm Glen Scotia has gifted King Charles III a rare and bespoke bottle of its prized 25 Year Old Single Malt Whisky.
United Wholesale Scotland introduces its digital transformation for store estate
United Wholesale Scotland has re-opened the doors to Day-Today Anniesland, unveiling the wholesaler's digital transformation and plans for the future in doing so.
IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device
British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
Glebe Farm Foods bags a hat-trick at Free From Food Awards
Free-from foods firm Glebe Farm Foods has celebrated a hat-trick of wins at the 2025 Free From Food Awards, including the Special Award for Sustainability.
Trading Standards warns of dangers from counterfeit Labubu Dolls
Trading Standards Scotland officers have warned about potentially dangerous counterfeit Labubu Dolls that have entered into the UK market.
Aberdeen retailer honoured with Lifetime Achievement gong at The Fed Awards
Aberdonian newsagent Jim Maitland received the Lifetime Achievement award from fellow retailers at the Fed Awards 2025.
Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards
Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
The Famous Grouse sale to William Grant & Sons is finalised
Spirits giant William Grant & Sons has welcomed the addition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt whisky brands to its portfolio from Edrington.
Nicotine pouches rise in popularity whilst vape products decline
Nicotine pouches are set to dominate the category, according to research from Haypp, as the products rise in popularity whilst vapes decline.
