Support for local suppliers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
SGF pushes back on judicial review claims
Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...
Quite continental
With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
Did Games deliver gold?
Retailer near entrance of main venue sees traffic and crowd control slash business during sports fest.
But other businesses register benefits of good weather and...
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Report challenges food health plans
Official bodies hit back after obesity and public health activists criticise fat avoidance recommendations
AN obesity charity has sparked heated debate after urging people to...
Safe and sound
Winner: Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow
Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK
Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner.
Winner details
Store size: 1200 sq ft
Symbol: Day-Today
Period at...
SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS
John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...
Tesco Booker gets green light
The Competition and Markets Authority finds no substantial competition concerns
THE proposed £3.7bn merger of Tesco and Booker has been given the provisional go ahead...
MUP goes live
Industry rolls out new pricing regime
Minimum wage going up again
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring.
The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
It’s almost track and trace time
Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations
DRS debate rages on at Holyrood
Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
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
Covid rules relaxing for retail
FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers.
In a...
