The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime
President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
Nisa and Costcutter retailers get profits boost
Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.
Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time
Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
Winners on the track
SCOTTISH Olympic middle distance runner Laura Muir put some Strathmore Water competition winners through their paces in an exclusive coaching session last month.
Major deal for Menzies
LOGISTICS giant Menzies Distribution has reached an agreement to deliver all daily and regional weekly newspapers printed by the UK’s largest news publisher, Reach...
Stores battle for the white stuff
Discounters’ milk share soaring as convenience outlets see four-pint bottle sales fall steeply
IF you’re looking for a product category that illustrates the tough fights...
Illicit cigarettes still on the rise
THE illicit cigarette trade is on the rise in the UK according to a new report commissioned by Phillip Morris International (PML).
Parking charges get green light
MSPs sign off on new parking tax despite warnings from retail
CONTROVERSIAL workplace parking charges have come one step closer to reality following a tight...
Reduction a disgrace
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has slammed Newsquest’s choice to reduce retailer margins.
The Fed celebrates Scottish trade show
The Fed has hailed the successful return of a Scottish trade show for the first time in more than 10 years, with about 100 independent retailers in attendance.
Return of the Snowman
Scots apparently have 42 different words for snow.
And we can be sure that the cold weather and the festive season is on the way...
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Pandemic push a success for Scotmid
Society posts strong half year financial results despite major challenges of Covid-19 crisis
CJ Lang boosts profits
Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.
Convenience, consumers and communities win cash
Allwyn has been ensuring that c-store owners as well as consumers can win with them, while Spar Scotland has been celebrating a year of making donations to good causes.
Whisky bottler appoints new hires
The Single Cask is out to highlight the stories to be found with its whisky brands through the appointment of two new hires in its senior management team.
