DRS business case raises big questions
SCOTTISH Grocer analysis of the Scottish Government’s business case for DRS has raised questions over the figures at the heart of deposit return.
Stores stand with Ukraine
RETAILERS have been doing their bit to support those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
FTG back in growth
FOOD to go is bouncing back, with new research suggesting the category will exceed 2019 turnover figures.
Champion of Dundee
THE Scottish Grocer team was saddened to learn that Dundee retailer Mohammed Issa has died.
Few booze cruises to Carlisle
THE impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on cross-border purchases of alcohol has been minimal according to a new report from Public Health Scotland.
Build for the future
GROUND was broken at the site of the Co-op’s Newhouse distribution centre last month.
Spar retailers bearing fruit
FIVE independent Spar stores did their bit to promote healthier dietary choices last month, in partnership with the Healthy Living Programme.
New faces for Unitas
UNITAS Wholesale is set to bolster its management team with two new hires.
Support is blooming
SCOTMID Uddingston has been supporting green-fingered community groups to mark the launch of its Caulders Garden Centre pop-up shop.
EV hub in Glasgow
A NEW Electric Vehicle Hub is set to open at Great Western Retail Park in Glasgow.
Rocking retailers
MOVE over TRNSMT, the team at GroceryAid is bringing a big music event to Glasgow, with all monies raised being used to fund the charity’s work supporting industry colleagues.
Masks off on 18 April
THE legal requirement to wear face coverings in Scottish shops will end on 18 April – subject to clinical advice – the First Minister...
Fuel duty slashed and NI threshold to rise
FUEL duty will be cut by 5p from six o'clock tonight (23 March), with a £3,000 increase in the National Insurance threshold to follow,...
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...
Lifting of mask law delayed
FACE mask rules for indoor settings will remain in place beyond March, the First Minister has announced.
In February, the Scottish Government announced that the...
Camelot loses lottery licence
CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024.
The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
