Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
ScotGov urged to support businesses in budget
The SRC has called on MSPs across the entirety of the Scottish Government to collectively agree to pass a pro-business Scottish Budget in December.
Aldi offers a pay rise
ALDI store employees will receive a pay rise this month as the discounter seeks to pay staff a ‘living wage’.
Stakeholders get further say on DRS
THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation.
Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...
Rising energy costs push up inflation
A rise in Ofgem's energy price cap has pushed inflation back up above the Bank of England's target of 2%, according to the latest ONS data.
First franchise takes off
The first fully-refitted One Stop Franchise store in Scotland opened for business last month following what the One Stop team called an ‘instant launch...
PayPoint makes offer as revenues increase
STORE payment network firm PayPoint has revealed over half of retailers using its ATMs have removed banking charges completely from their business over the...
Bestway snaps up Bargain Booze
BESTWAY has snapped up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Self service is made for forecourts
EPOS equipment supplier Point Four has launched a new self-service checkout facility that’s tailor-made for forecourt and convenience retailers.
ServeAssist checkouts have been designed to...
New ownership follows Hi Street dispute
The company, which supplies digital signage to retailers, underwent a restructuring last month
Every Lidl helps
Lidl customers donated almost 40,000 packets of rice, tins of tuna, and cereal to the discounter’s ‘Teaming up to Tackle Hunger ‘initiative in the five weeks to Christmas.
New blood at newsagents
SPECIALIST business property adviser Christie & Co has brokered the sale of Millar’s Newsagents in Bonnyrigg
Salmonella warning: retailers must check confectionery
FOOD Standards Scotland has issued a further warning concerning Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak, as relevant batches continue to be found on...
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Co-op trials free customer taxis
THE Co-op plans to trial a delivery service in Edinburgh that will offer customers – and their shopping – a free taxi home.
Following a...
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
