Tesco slammed in adjudicator report

SUPERMARKET and multiple convenience store giant Tesco treated its suppliers in ways that were a serious breach of the industry code, the Groceries Code...

Postmasters group in talks

THE body that represents sub-postmasters could be in line to merge with another group. Last month The National Federation of Retail Newsagents said it had...
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New deal for Post Office

Royal Mail and PO enter long-term agreement
FDFS chief exec David Thomson

Call to help producers

Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief David Thomson has said ScotGov must use its powers to support producers and keep costs down for households.
Tennent’s MD Kenny Gray raised a glass to the Innis & Gunn partnership.

Innis & Gunn seals the deal

Scottish craft brewer Innis & Gunn has announced a new partnership with Tennent’s owner, C&C group.
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Prices hit new highs

Shop price inflation has hit its highest rate since the index started in 2005 according to the latest figures from the British Retail Consortium.
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Scottish fish are left to rot

Scottish food and drink firms have been struggling to cope with export bureaucracy following the end of the Brexit transition period.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving

EPOS provider MHouse says it is constantly developing its offering so that it is a great fit for convenience retailers. Meanwhile, Retail AI's new chief executive has been talking about the technology it can deliver for c-stores.

CMA at a loss over profit slur

Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.
The Fed's Mo Razzaq has voiced concerns about Rachel Reeves' budget tax rises.

UK budget hikes ‘will cost jobs’

Scottish retail chiefs are among 80-plus industry leaders warning Chancellor Rachel Reeves that her budget will have dire consequences.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Music festivals such as T in the Park are great opportunities to sell everything from soft drinks and snacks to sunblock to toilet rolls

There’s Mo going on this summer

It’s a year of homecoming and a year of major sporting events in Scotland. And recent years have seen Scotland’s regular summer festivals multiply....
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Kristian Sharp, from Weetabix, joined the Healthy Living Programme team to help educate Wellshot Primary School pupils.

Educating youngsters about healthy breakfasts

The SGF Healthy Living Programme's Welby Big Breakfast events at primary schools across Scotland are a great way to educate children about healthier meal choices. Scottish Grocer caught up with the team at a recent event supported by Weetabix.

71% buy non-shop tobacco

MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...

Vaping as standard

E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK. The products...