Covid rules risk safety
Two thirds of UK shop workers fear abuse from customers if they try to implement Covid-19 related regulations, new research has found
Shell charges forward
Shell UK has set a new six-figure target for electric vehicle charger installations, to be completed this decade.
Scotmid digs deep for SAMH
RETAILER Scotmid has donated thousands of pounds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Sands joins Spar Scotland
David Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
Election: Parties set out retail stalls
SCOTLAND's political parties have unveiled a raft of policies aimed at revitalising the high street and supporting retailers – as the country prepares to...
Have your say on food strategy
Retailers have until 21 December to share their views on Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) strategy for 2021-26 – which includes making policy proposals to “support consumers in making healthier choices”
£5k grants to cut energy use
SCOTLAND’S c-stores are being given access to a £100,000 funding pot to help improve energy efficiency.
The Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant – a Scottish...
Gravity defying off-trade growth
Heineken finds no alcohol flying in Scotland
Food to go CFO
CONVENIENCE food and food-to-go manufacturer Greencore has appointed Eoin Tonge as chief financial officer and as a director of the group. He joined Greencore...
Checking your fluids
Highland Spring has teamed up with Pantone Color Institute in a bid to ensure the public is drinking enough fluids
Stricter rules add pressure
Calls for more support if restrictions tighten
THE return of physical distancing and other protective measures to the retail sector has piled more pressure onto...
Quitting by vape looks to be safe
Two-year study finds no evidence of harm.
UK DMO appoints new directors to bring more business experience to DRS roll out
The UK DMO has strengthened its management team further with the appointment of two new, non-executive directors to its board.
Get a share of the binge
TV trend boost for snacks
CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...
£23m to meet rice demand
MAJOR international food producer Mars Food UK is to invest £23m in new equipment at the factory producing Uncle Ben’s Ready to Heat rice...
Inflation falls ahead of Reeves’ spring statement
Seasonal events such as Valentine's helped to boost Scottish sales in February as the overall inflation figure saw a small dip by the end of the month.
