Counting on cash
ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day
Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock
ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
Retail jobs and stores plummet
THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and investment from retailers.
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.
Don’t get caught out by data regs
NEW EU data protection regulations governing how businesses collect, store and distribute information have come into force.
Jisp marks three years of Scan & Save
Retail tech firm Jisp has marked three years of its Scan & Save app with retailer testimonies praising the money saving service.
Lang time coming
New executive team plans big change
Demands for DRS compensation
Industry firms have been demanding compensation from the Scottish Government after the latest announcement that DRS would be delayed until October 2025.
Plain packs back on the agenda
THE Westminster Government has begun its short consultation process on the possible introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
If it’s decided to proceed with...
Juul expands its retail reach
Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
Big names for Barcode
GROCERYAID has announced the headline acts for this year’s Barcode festival.
ScotGov publishes HFSS regulations
The Scottish Government has published its Regulations on HFSS food products and their promotions in a bid to improve consumers' lifestyles.
Retailers on top of MUP roll out
Report finds c-stores as good as multiples .
Shoplifting in Scotland spikes to a new high
Shoplifting offences across Scotland rose to over 40,000 incidents in the year ending December 2024, according to a new ScotGov report.
