Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge
Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Awards entries are open
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 are officially open
Bestway plans a power push
BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes wholesalers Bestway and Batleys, is targeting major growth in the next five years.
And it’s putting together a team it calls...
Supermarket deal comes under fire
Westminster raises competition concerns
NFRN calls for Sunak to do more
THE NFRN has called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend his new energy bill support package to include independent retailers.
Following industry regulator Ofgem’s announcement...
Philip Morris hires new director of smoke-free products
Nicotine products firm Philip Morris Limited has appointed Bahar Demirci as its new senior director of smoke-free products in the UK and Ireland.
ShelfHelp offers advice for C-store operators
P&G owns key brands in several product categories including laundry, homecare, toiletries, grooming, hair and beauty and batteries.
The company provides extensive category management...
Co-op and EG are On The Move in new forecourt sites
Co-op and the EG Group are set to open three new forecourt sites across Scotland as the convenience retail chain aims to build its franchise ambitions.
Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars
Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.
Aiming for sweet sales
CONFECTIONERY and snack giant Mondelez International has appointed a new sales director for the impulse sector.
With over 20 years of experience in the food...
Doing what it says on the tin
Do you know your FIC from your COOL? Shortly there will be new rules governing the way food producers label the products that will...
How will we tax?
Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote.
SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
Scotmid Co-op makes a life-saving donation to St Andrew’s First Aid
Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid Co-op has marked 10 years of partnership with St Andrew's First Aid with a generous £5,000 donation to the charity.
Landmark and Today’s merger
LANDMARK Wholesale and Today’s Group have unveiled plans to merge. Subject to member approval, the merged buying group will be known as Unitas Wholesale...
Thousands of festive temp roles
Tesco is looking to recruit 30,000 temporary colleagues across the UK in Tesco Superstores and Extra stores over the Christmas period.
Living with the NLW
A month on from its implementation, how are Scotland’s convenience retailers coping with the introduction of the new National Living Wage?
Announced by Chancellor George...
