Image of a Nisa Local storefront in Cambuslang with cars parked out front and the Nisa Making a Difference Locally charity Heart of the Community logo to the side.

Nisa’s Heart of the Community Awards is back for winter

Nisa's Heart of the Community Awards has opened up for its 10th round of funding, aiming to offer local communities some much-needed support for this winter.

Stricter rules add pressure

Calls for more support if restrictions tighten THE return of physical distancing and other protective measures to the retail sector has piled more pressure onto...
Simon Howie, owner of Simon Howie Group, stands in front of rows of solar panels.

Simon Howie powers on renewables

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has installed a new sustainable energy system to cut carbon emissions and power its system through renewable energy.

Sunshine sends sales soaring

Warm weather enjoyed by many in Scotland in May helped supermarkets

RYO seeks organic growth

THE UK’s first RYO product to feature organically grown tobacco, Amber Leaf Signature Blend, arrives on shelves this month. Producer JTI says it’s a...
A shop till with the MHouse MPos software instaleld on it, showcasing the firm's new technology and brand design. The text at the bottom reads "Take Control. Gain Insights. Drive Profitability. The new MHouse is here". The firm's logo is under the text.

MHouse unveils rebrand and upgraded product suite at NCS 2025

MHouse has unveiled its new brand identity and upgraded suite of products with the ambition to help ensure retailers are suitably-equipped for modern demands.

Transactions up at PayPoint

Cap-cutting payments services firm adds 395 British and Irish outlets in first quarter Payments services firm PayPoint, which has been heavily criticised by many retailers...
The Scottish Government is still on track to introduce a minimum alcohol unit price of 50p.

Round 1 goes to Holyrood

Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...

Hipflask Spirits lines up in Morrisons

Award-winning spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has made its way to Morrisons stores across Scotland for the first time, with listings in six stores.
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Dodgy dealers move online

SCOTTISH retailers are facing an increasing threat from illicit traders on social media, a conference has heard. ‘What’s the Big Deal?’, organised by the Scottish...

Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023

Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).

Rustling up in an instant

INSTANT meals are a great go to for the Big Night In occasion according to Kepak Convenience Foods, the firm behind Rustlers.
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A nation’s future – it’s time to decide

SCOTLAND’S people decide this month whether to become citizens of an independent nation state or remain part of the United Kingdom. In the last...

Spar enters extra time

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has extended its partnership with the Scottish FA

Cats top the pet spending league – Category latest

IT’S a cat’s life. Spending on feline foodstuffs is outstripping canine comestibles, with pet pussies enjoying more treats, snacks and natural meals than ever before....
SRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor figures showed October 2014 was bleak for food sales value. Like-for-like totals were down 4.7% on 2013.

Food sales slump hits six months

• 12 month average performance the worst on record • Halloween demand fails to prevent October like-for-like crash FOOD sales slumped across Scotland last month, with like-for-like figures...