Watchdog could block supermarket merger
Extensive competition concerns could spell end for £3bn deal
A SIGNIFICANT blow has been dealt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as competition...
CJ Lang’s Tartan Army
The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
A spotlight on Scottish stores
Retailers work hard to provide vital services
Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster
THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
Support for wholesale
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Teams line up for challenge
Bestway has brought together the field sales teams for its Best-one and Costcutter symbol stores.
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Last calls for producers
Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.
Charity pair take biscuit
Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.
New barcodes enhance shopper experiences
The latest 2D barcodes from GS1 UK connect physical products to the digital world, giving retailers and consumers a wealth of information.
Campaign aims to cut underage drinking
Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
Lincoln & York drive solutions in coffee to go
Lincoln & York Coffee Roasters category insight manager Richard Milner offers retailers advice on ways to attract consumers into their c-stores.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
SGF launches disposable vape recycling pilot
The SGF and Elfbar have teamed up to launch a new disposable vape recycling pilot scheme which is set to run across 20 SGF members' stores.
