Forecourts

A smoking gun? fuel price-fixing investigations

THE UK’s Office of Fair Trading has found few problems with fuel pricing. But in May offices of some of the world’s leading fuel...
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Wales seeks MUP

As the Scottish Government and its opponents wait for the European Court of Justice to give a verdict on the Scotch Whisky Association’s challenge...

A chance to clean up?

Want to cash in on the annual washing, brushing and polishing season? Well, if you’re retailing in spick and span Scotland maybe you should...
Co-op app

Co-op trial for appy shoppers

SHOPPERS in a hurry could soon avoid the till all together in an initiative being trialled by the Co-op.
Fiona Shearer and Phil Knox have joined Nisa's Scottish team.

Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team

Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.

For the season

Ice Cream maker Mackie’s of Scotland, has created its latest seasonal flavour. Following its continentally influenced  summer special – Sicilian Lemon Meringue flavour – the...
Jolly Rancher sweets are laid out against a black background.

Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland

Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.

Bargain stores reach £5bn

BRITISH shoppers spent £5bn at bargain stores such as Poundland, B&M and Home Bargains in the past year, a rise of 17%, according to...
Jack Cummins

Dates danger on PLH rules

Early-granted personal licence holders have less than a year to complete refresher training PERSONAL licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the...
post office

Post Office has launched a new consultation

The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Times have been ferociously tough in high streets for seven years or more. But property firm Colliers International reckons the growth in internet trading may plateau and, with enlightened policies, a new style of high street could prosper seven years from now.

Better times for High Street UK?

THE UK’s struggling High Street retail economy is likely to return to its former health according to one of the country’s leading property agents. But...
Vodka

Looking after the white stuff

PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...

A lot of bottle

Awards profile – beer retailer of the year Winner:  Best-one @ Brownlie’s, Biggar Beer Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Tennent’s Interview with Bruce and Donna Morgan,...

Big Issue chief for SWA

SOCIAL entrepreneur Lord John Bird will be the keynote speaker at the 2016 Scottish Wholesale Association annual conference at Crieff Hydro on 10-12 June. Lord...

Tesco creates 16,000 jobs

Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business

We have lift off

CHILDREN’S chocolate brand  Kinder has launched its new Kindernauts website and activity programme with an on-pack ‘Win Personalised Backpacks’ promotion across the Kinder Chocolate...