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More RVMs roll out

Boots is the latest high street retailer to launch a DRS trial in Scotland .
Amanda Casey

Health lead at Filshill

JW FILSHILL has appointed a new health and safety manager
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Scotland’s Top Brands: 3. Bells

Spotlight on No.3 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Bells Food Group.

Minimum pricing challenge fails

The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...

Tennent’s prepares for the celebrations to come

Tennent's gears up for the end of year celebrations with tips for retailers to make the most out of the different events that come with the Golden Quarter.
Cold pressed rapeseed oil is a home-grown alternative to olive oil. Producers argue that with half the saturated fatty acids of olive oil, there are environmental and health reasons for customers to switch.

Will home oil cash in on olive industry woes?

Not for the first time in recent years there are fears of an olive oil shortage. Should food-led stores be stocking up on extra-virgin...
The PRA's annual Scottish Roadshow is free for industry members to attend.

PRA roadshow to offer insights

Scottish forecourt operators will have the chance to find out all about the latest developments in the sector at a Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) Roadshow later this month.

Spirits surge

Beer knocked from number two spot TAX receipts from spirits sales have nosed ahead of revenue raised from beer duty for the first time ever,...

Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
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Mental health help

Licensed trade benevolent charity The Ben has launched a new campaign focused on mental health

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.
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Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2022

Discover the top 10 Scottish alcoholic drink brands in Scotland 2022.
The McLeish c-store in Inverurie, the town with the fewest shop vacancies in the recent LDC / Institute of Retail Studies study of Scottish retail properties. The Aberdeenshire town’s vacancy rate was just 2%. Nearby Banff and Huntly both had vacancy rates of more than 30%.

Unused shops rate hits 14.5%

MORE than one in seven of Scotland’s shops are empty, in a third of the country’s top towns seven out of 10 of empty...

Is another delay in store for DRS?

Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.

Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike

Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business

Meat deal to support food drive

FOOD banks, homeless shelters and school breakfast clubs will all benefit from a new promotion at Asda.