How will we tax?
Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote.
SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
Aldi’s back on top with chilled
ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
Müller plans dairy closures
Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill
THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Posh nosh coming to Glasgow
Fine food will be on display at the SEC Glasgow in January, with the return of Scotland’s Speciality Food Show.
Sales up – but economy weak
Retail monitor shows third month of Scots growth
SCOTTISH retail sales rose by 0.7% in February compared with the same month last year. Total food...
Dreaming of a gin Christmas
GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...
Best man for the job
Bestway Wholesale has appointed Kenton Burchell to the role of trading director, reporting to MD Dawood Pervez
Consumers cutting back
Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Morrisons launches new promotion for Daily stores
Morrisons has marked the rollout of its More Card to Morrisons Daily franchise stores with the launch of an exclusive new points promotion.
Tesco charging ahead in Inverness
Tesco Extra in Inverness was the site of a major milestone in the supermarket’s electric vehicle charging network expansion.
Camelot extends Lotto outlets
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is to give retailers who currently have Scratchcard-only terminals the opportunity to sell tickets for National Lottery draw-based games, such...
Baba’s makes a saucy addition to Aldi
Dundee born sauce brand Baba's Sauce has rolled out to Aldi stores across the whole of Scotland, bringing the homemade sauce to a range of new shoppers.
Healthy eating trend gaining traction
THE healthy eating trend is fighting fit according to figures from data and technology firm IRI.
Record event for GroceryAid
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised record funds at its annual ball held in London last month.
