Former Walker’s Shortbread director Jim Walker dies
Third generation family baker and former director of Walker's Shortbread Sir Jim Walker has sadly passed away at the age of 80.
Lidl plans to reduce emissions
DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.
Scotmid’s life of pie
IS independent co-operative Scotmid going pie-eyed?
The retailer invited brave consumers in some of its stores to ‘try a Fiery Pie’.
The pies, made by baker...
Game on for Spar winner
A DUMFRIES gymnastics coach has been awarded £10,000 by Spar after being named the overall winner of the fascia’s People’s Podium Campaign
A positive December performance for Scottish retail
Scottish retailers saw a bright end to 2022, with a rise in sales, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Retailers react to obesity plan
Mixed reviews for Scottish Government strategy to improve children’s health
With retailers still reeling from TPD2, sugar tax and MUP regulations, the Scottish Government is...
Tech advantages of retail opportunities
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
Londis leaders
SYMBOL group Londis has announced its new leadership team as it develops as a separate brand within Musgrave Group.
Londis brand director John Pattison told...
Shoppers seek value
SHOPPERS are seeking better value from their baskets as inflation takes hold.
Industry backs Purple Tuesday
Stores across UK commit to support disabled customers
RETAILERS across the UK are doing their bit to support disabled customers today (12 November) as part...
Agents say thanks for paper rate rise
THE Courier newspaper has received a pat on the back from the newsagents’ trade body.
When the daily paper launched its new Saturday magazine at...
Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider boss Martin Thatcher has talked about the importance of continuing the long family tradition of creating quality ciders.
Alcohol Focus Scotland urges label action
Publicaly funded charity Alcohol Focus Scotland (AFS) has called for an alcohol labelling overhaul
Nisa launches new Heart of the Community initiative
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally charity has launched the eighth round of its Heart of the Community initiative – aiming to brighten the futures of children by providing funding for back-to-school uniforms and summer activities.
Activities to aid charity
ONE Stop has spent the summer supporting vulnerable families through its partnership with FareShare.
A taste of style
Local store invites guests to try something special for the winter party season
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year or so the story goes. But...
