Images of the Evolo Rapid Charge EV charger.

Certas Energy unveils new Evolo EV charging offer

Certas Energy has introduced its new electric vehicle charing offer with the roll out of its Evolo Rapid Charge units to tap into rising demand from motorists.

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...
Bakery cabinet with cakes and pastries.

Food inflation forecasts climb upwards

The Food and Drink Federation has uprated its inflation forecast for the sector to hit over 9% by the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East.

End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors

Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...
packaging

Holyrood moves for plain packs

STANDARDISED packaging for tobacco products is once again under active consideration across the UK. The Scottish Government signalled its intention to proceed with its own...

Fee increase for Postmasters

POST Officer retailers are set to receive a 10% increase in commission payouts by 2021. Following a six-month review, the Post Office announced it will...
JPS factory-made cigarettes

Tobacco NPD returns for the New Year

Imperial has announced plans to launch three enhancements to its JPS factory-made cigarette range
Retail venue: BAad at the Barras.

Retailers bring the noise

MOVE over TRNSMT, GroceryAid is bringing headline acts and food and drink brands to Glasgow’s East End for the charity’s inaugural Checkout Scotland festival on 1 September.

Tesco and Booker deal is done

Shareholders for both firms overwhelmingly back merger
Bank notes

Wage hikes are coming

NLW rising but rates policy still hangs in the balance

Ready for the biggest night

WE’RE almost there. After months of judging visits that reached all across Scotland the finalists have been chosen and we’re all ready for the...

Mind the app when ordering

Mobile phones are an important tool to modern businesses, with apps allowing us to do more and more from our smartphones
Colette Backwell

Industry vital to food safety

Whatever happens in September’s independence referendum Scotland will have a new body tasked with ensuring the safety of the country’s food. THE Food (Scotland)...

Back business Osborne told

RETAILERS have asked Chancellor George Osborne to use the budget to help them get through the recession. That is, they say, within his power....

Tayto’s valued choice

Crisps giant Tayto has kept its PMP range of Golden Wonder sharing packs set at £1 in the face of rising inflation to help support convenience retailers.

Seventh heaven for discounter

Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.