Sir Jim Walker accepting his knighthood from the King in 2022.

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.
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Lidl plans to reduce emissions

DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.
Been there, ate it, got the T-shirt! Three gentlemen in Scotmid show they’re hot stuff after each devouring a Stuart’s Fiery Pie.

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 shopper pushes a trolley or groceries in a store.

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...
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch.

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...
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Shoppers seek value

SHOPPERS are seeking better value from their baskets as inflation takes hold.
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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

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...
Martin thatcher has talked up the strength of the Thatchers brand for convenience.

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
The latest round of the Heart of the Community initiative has a focus on enhancing the lives of school children.

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.
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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...