Costs curtail recovery
RETAIL sales figures were at their second highest figure for two years, according to the latest SRC-KPMG data.
Search for sustainable solutions
TESCO and the WWF have been pairing sustainability focused start-ups with food and drink businesses.
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Vacancies in decline
BUSINESSES are returning to Scottish high streets, according to the latest shop vacancy report from the Scottish Retail Consortium
New cash access law
THE UK Government has pledged to protect access to cash through new legislation unveiled in last month’s Queen’s Speech.
Thousands face abuse
OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
Saving with technology
Greg Deacon, chief customer officer at Jisp talks digital discounts for c-stores
HFSS ban postponed
THE UK Government has delayed it ban on pre-watershed TV and online advertising for foods deemed high in fat, sugar and salt.
Betrayal and breakdowns
SCOTTISH postmasters provided harrowing testimony at hearings for the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, held in Glasgow last month.
Single-use plastic ban is in force
NEW laws outlawing the use of certain single-use plastic cutlery, plates and food and drink containers have come into force.
DRS handling fees revealed
THE handling fee that retailers will receive for returned containers when Scotland’s deposit return scheme goes live have been revealed.
Leach has left Nisa
NISA sales director Steve Leach has left his position, in pursuit of new opportunities.
SF&D chief moving on
JAMES Withers will step down from his role at the top of Scotland Food & Drink this summer.
Moniaive retailer takes on senior SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has strengthened its line of succession with the appointment of a new junior vice-president.
Moniaive retailer Graham Watson has taken on...
Morrisons snaps up McColl’s
Supermarket committed to retaining all existing staff
MORRISONS has acquired McColl’s Retail Group, saving around 16,000 jobs in the process.
Following a bidding war between Morrisons...
Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand
MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Eddy’s Food Station...
