A smoking gun? fuel price-fixing investigations
THE UK’s Office of Fair Trading has found few problems with fuel pricing. But in May offices of some of the world’s leading fuel...
Wales seeks MUP
As the Scottish Government and its opponents wait for the European Court of Justice to give a verdict on the Scotch Whisky Association’s challenge...
A chance to clean up?
Want to cash in on the annual washing, brushing and polishing season? Well, if you’re retailing in spick and span Scotland maybe you should...
Co-op trial for appy shoppers
SHOPPERS in a hurry could soon avoid the till all together in an initiative being trialled by the Co-op.
Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team
Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.
For the season
Ice Cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland, has created its latest seasonal flavour.
Following its continentally influenced summer special – Sicilian Lemon Meringue flavour – the...
Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland
Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
Bargain stores reach £5bn
BRITISH shoppers spent £5bn at bargain stores such as Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains in the past year, a rise of 17%, according to...
Dates danger on PLH rules
Early-granted personal licence holders have less than a year to complete refresher training
PERSONAL licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the...
Post Office has launched a new consultation
The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Better times for High Street UK?
THE UK’s struggling High Street retail economy is likely to return to its former health according to one of the country’s leading property agents.
But...
Looking after the white stuff
PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...
A lot of bottle
Awards profile – beer retailer of the year
Winner:  Best-one @ Brownlie’s, Biggar
Beer Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Tennent’s
Interview with Bruce and Donna Morgan,...
Big Issue chief for SWA
SOCIAL entrepreneur Lord John Bird will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Scottish Wholesale Association annual conference at Crieff Hydro on 10-12 June.
Lord...
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
We have lift off
CHILDREN’S chocolate brand Kinder has launched its new Kindernauts website and activity programme with an on-pack ‘Win Personalised Backpacks’ promotion across the Kinder Chocolate...
