No stopping One Stop
ONE Stop is set to open three fully re-fitted franchise stores in Scotland during September.
A cold start site is also in the final stages...
Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce welcomed
The Scottish Retail Consortium has welcomed the launch of Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce and Action Plan – set up using £3million of Scottish Government funding.
Guide for New Tobacco Display Laws goes onto iPhones
THE Fingertip Guide to the New Tobacco Display Laws, produced earlier this year by the Scottish Wholesale Association and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation with...
Princess Royal tours Mackie’s of Scotland facilities
Her Royal Highness Princess Anne visited Mackie's of Scotland's production plant, touring the firm's sustainable production facility.
ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban
The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Retailers’ own mind on ASH campaign
CAMPAIGN group Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) has urged small store retailers to consider whether they really need to sell tobacco.
ASH claims to...
Frozen set to move on
THE last 12 months saw the slowest growth in frozen foods in the UK for many years according to the latest market update from...
Budget reaction
INDUSTRY leaders have expressed their disappointment with the Scottish Government’s decision to end 100% non-domestic rates relief for retail businesses.
Perfetti Van Melle has a sweet match for missions
Confectionery giant Perfetti Van Melle has recommended retailers to keep the sweets section well varied to help match different shopper missions.
Bread brand is still the chosen one
THREE of the top five most frequently bought brands in the UK are bread. And Warburtons has topped the most chosen brand list for...
Highland store closes doors
Laggan Stores, in the heart of the Highlands, has closed its doors following a UK Home Office decision to deport the family behind the...
Pandemic push a success for Scotmid
Society posts strong half year financial results despite major challenges of Covid-19 crisis
Time to clear the air
The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
Premium and promos lead
Almost 60% of branded spirits off-trade sales are made at specially reduced prices
THE former First Drinks Brands, one of Britain’s main drinks distributors, has...
Restrictions called for in obesity fight
Groups pressure First Minister to act in autumn .
Scotmid hits its tech goal
Scotmid has met its goal for its installation programme of electronic shelf edge technology.
