Scotmid reveals new CEO
Scotmid has announced that Karen Scott will take over as chief executive at the firm making her the society's first ever female CEO.
A spotlight on off-sales
Report makes tough recommendations
A Scottish Government funded charity has made noises in favour of a clamp down on licences for convenience retailers in the...
No change to carriage cost
MENZIES has announced its newspaper carriage charges will remain the same until further notice.
Concern over alcohol duty rate changes
Convenience channel leaders have warned of the negative impact changes to alcohol duty rates will have on retailers, consumers and criminal activity.
Charging for cups
Retailers who have coffee machines in their store may soon have to charge customers who take a single-use cup.
Sales up but like-for-likes down at Booker
GROUP sales for the 12 weeks to 25 March at Booker, including the contribution from its acquired Londis and Budgens operations, rose by 10.6%...
Super bowl challenges
WHAT’S on the typical c-store’s breakfast cereal shelves? Chances are you’ll see a number of the big brand cereals, perhaps in price-marked packs. But...
Positively open – New Spar store for Keith
SPAR on Mid Street, Keith officially opened its doors with a red ribbon cutting by store owner Paul McBain.
Customers were invited in to mark...
The next steps for Scottish DRS
With the Scottish Government consultation now closed ZWS boss Iain Gulland shares his views on deposit return
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
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...
Cults store goes to Sainsbury’s
PLANS have been submitted to turn a famous North East Scotland store into a Sainsbury’s Local.
Family business Kelly of Cults intends to lease its...
Police appeal for retailer assistance
Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
Rise in retail crime is costing billions
The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
A step for DRS prep
Up to 60 jobs are set to be created in Aberdeen by waste management firm Biffa in preparation for the deposit return scheme.
Bestway launches van sales operation
BESTWAY Wholesale is starting up a new van sales operation
