Preparing for DRS: What does the deposit return scheme mean for Scottish retailers?
The upcoming deposit return scheme (DRS) will launch in October 2027 and will transform how we recycle bottles and cans. Retailers will play a key role in the scheme by offering return points for consumers to bring back their drinks containers.
Retail associations lay out their cards
CONTINUED business support, a robust retail strategy and a year-long legislative moratorium to help businesses recover from the Covid-19 pandemic are among the key issues highlighted by retail associations ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May.
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
5p – you’ve got to be kidding
Britain’s biggest-selling magazine TV Choice now in a price war with TV Pick, to the dismay of newsagents’ trade group the NFRN.
THE chief of...
Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.
Nisa racks up new record
NISA has announced record volumes for 2013 – an 8.1% increase on 2012 levels.
The company said that annual delivery figures now reach over 113.2m...
Camelot launches lottery legal challenge
NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot has issued High Court proceedings against the Gambling Commission, over its decision to hand the next lottery licence to Allwyn...
Confidence has tanked
SHOPPER confidence has hit its lowest point on record, according to IGD.
Food growth slows
TOTAL retail sales in Scotland continue to perform below pre-pandemic levels, the Scottish Retail Consortium has found.
Post Office payments
POST Office retailers are set to benefit from a 15% top-up of their variable renumeration this month
Now is the time to work together
There has been no shortage of official analysis of the horsemeat incidents that took place in Europe earlier this year. A variety of reports...
Scots cutting out alcohol
More than half of consumers in Scotland are actively trying to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink
Morrisons boss takes presidential role at GroceryAid
Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh has been appointed as the new president of GroceryAid as the industry charity looks to expand its support across retail.
Off-trade is in high spirits report finds
Spirits are soaring in the Scottish off-trade according to the latest market report from William Grant & Sons
GroceryAid hampers full of potential
The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.
ScotGov faces £166m court case with Biffa over DRS failings
Biffa's legal action against the Scottish Government is due to be heard at the Court of Session as the waste management firm seeks £166m in reparations.
