Newsagents take concerns to MSPs

SCOTTISH district members of the NFRN met together at a reception to celebrate independent retailers at Holyrood. Retailers took the opportunity share their experiences...
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Change at Co-op group

There is a new man at the top of Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services

New pound coin is nearly here

The new 12-sided pound coin will go into circulation on 28 March, marking the biggest change to the coin in over three decades. Retailers can...
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Delivery deal for Co-op

CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
Abby and her mum are hoping to holiday in Asia following her massive prize win.

Scottish winner for Spar Frozen Fortunes

Spar has unveiled the lucky shoppers who have grabbed the £10,000 Frozen Fortunes grand prize, with the Scottish winner invited to Spar Renfrew to receive a cheque.

‘You’re asking for it’ campaign heads to North Lanarkshire

ADULTS who buy alcohol for children in North Lanarkshire are asking for a fine of up to £5,000 – or even a jail term. That’s...
David Lonsdale is asking Shona Robison to take action to help Scottish retailers.

Growing call for retail business rates cut

There are growing calls for Scottish retailers to be given a permanent business rates discount ahead of Shona Robison's Holyrood budget on 13 January.

Subs and stamps grow the family

Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
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Councils appeal rates

Scottish councils have been contesting their own business rates bills by appealing the rateable values for swathes of local authority owned properties

Pay hikes not sustainable

Retailer groups say proposed NLW increases will cut staff totals PLANNED increases to the National Living Wage could be unsustainable, convenience retail bodies have warned. The...
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CCEP launches mobile app for retailers

Soft drinks giant CCEP has launched its online customer platform MyCCEP.com as a phone app, offering a more efficient experience for its retail customers.
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Pattison to head up Londis brand

JOHN Pattison has been appointed brand director of Londis as Musgrave Retail Partners sets up individual teams to run its Londis and Budgens operations. Previously...

Alcohol remains a driver for sales

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands in Scotland for 2025.

Mobile payments go live at Nisa

Symbol group sets out to make payments via QR codes available to all retail members DIGITAL marketing and data company Zapper has teamed up with...

SBF GB&I resolves strike action

Suntory confirms procedures in place to minimise any potential trade disruption after union workers announce strike action on 5 February.

Opinion split on DRS

Individuals and industry disagree on best way forward The public wants it all, but industry strikes a more cautious tone according to analysis of the...