January to the sales rescue
Retail monitor records best growth since April 2011
SCOTS hit the shops in January: the country’s total retail sales were up 2% on 2012. According...
Big changes to UWS retail offer
Symbol group controller Thomson has ambitious plans for Day-Today’s future
Green light for new bank
THE Scottish Government has established a new investment bank, tasked with investing in Scottish businesses.
Going grande with Rio
FOLLOWING the launch of its 330ml PMPs, soft drink brand Rio is further expanding its offer with the roll out of two 500ml PET...
Everyone is after porridge
PORRIDGE is experiencing a great revival in popularity, according to producers, as healthy eating trends open the category up to a broader consumer base.
Rising hope on footfall
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.
Bestway snaps up Bargain Booze
BESTWAY has snapped up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Andy Murray makes a visit to Walker’s Shortbread factory
Former tennis ace Andy Murray has paid a surprise visit to the Walker's Shortbread factory in Aberlour, learning more about the brand and meeting employees.
Arran’s smuggling history inspires new dram
As the Isle of Arran Distillery approaches its 21st year, it is celebrating the whisky-making heritage of its island home with the first release...
Supporting women
Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
NFRN backs new charter
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed changes to the Press Distribution Charter – a commitment on distribution standards from publishers and wholesalers
Spar smashes charity target
SPAR’S big-hearted retailers, staff and customers have raised £567,000 for Childline over the past year. The amount smashed the symbol group’s target donation of...
Facing up to the whiteout
Retailers step up to the plate in snow crisis
LOCAL STORES in many parts of Scotland were among businesses hardest hit when the first...
Mind the app when ordering
Mobile phones are an important tool to modern businesses, with apps allowing us to do more and more from our smartphones
Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge
COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020.
The move has been announced as part...
Local flavour in store
Scotmid has struck a deal with Border Meats to supply the new butcher counter in its Broxburn store
