Support: what’s on offer for businesses
THE funding packages and reliefs available to retailers and other businesses has been changing on a near daily basis since early March.
Weetabix Milestone
WEETABIX Food Company is on course to hit its 99% recyclable packaging milestone by summer 2022.
The Fed slams Newsquest for Halloween margin cuts
The Fed has slammed Newsquest for its recent decision to cut retail margins on its titles after talks about maintaining percentages to support store owners.
Health push from CJ Lang
Spar support for Healthy Living week
Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data
While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
An association for the future
New president turns attention to reform
Modernisation was the order of the day at the Scottish Wholesale Association 2017 annual conference, held at Crieff Hydro,...
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Covid rules relaxing for retail
FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers.
In a...
Web flight intensifies
FIGURES from the Audit Bureau of Circulations show that circulations of most of Britain’s major newspapers are continuing to decline at a time when...
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Cults store goes to Sainsbury’s
PLANS have been submitted to turn a famous North East Scotland store into a Sainsbury’s Local.
Family business Kelly of Cults intends to lease its...
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Foodbank festive push from Filshill
Keystore retailers will be doing their bit to support those who have fallen on hard times this Christmas – as foodbank dumpbins roll out to stores
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
Co-op trials free customer taxis
THE Co-op plans to trial a delivery service in Edinburgh that will offer customers – and their shopping – a free taxi home.
Following a...
Set for a capitals showdown?
17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers
SCOTLAND’S and the...
