A fascia first in Scotland
CJ Lang has opened its first new company store since 2017 – and the first store under its new Spar Market format.
Cashing in with survey
PAYPOINT has launched its annual retailer survey, offering its clients the chance to provide feedback on the service.
PO is back in Balintore
THE Post Office has opened a new Post Office in Balintore, following CJ Lang’s decision to pull its counter from the town last summer.
Calling quality retailers
TIME is running out to enter the Scottish Grocer Awards, so don’t delay and get your entry in today.
A man of the people
THE Scottish Grocer team was saddened to hear that Ian Smith, cash and carry controller at Boost Drinks, has died.
Fake vape crackdown
COUNTERFEIT vaping goods worth up to £100,000 have been seized from a London store.
Spar’s £100k charity fund
SPAR UK is set to distribute £100,000 to good causes across the UK.
Fed thanks Johnson
DANIEL Johnson MSP has been recognised by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) for his support for the sector.
Charging on with cup fee
SINGLE-use food and drink containers are high on the agenda again at Holyrood, following the announcement that disposable coffee cups could soon carry a mandatory charge.
Green exploration
JW Filshill has joined forces with Scottish Power to explore decarbonisation options for its vehicle fleet.
Praise for local hero
A KIRKCALDY supermarket worker has been praised at the Scottish Parliament for her outstanding efforts in the community.
Local role at Scotmid
SCOTMID has appointed a new local sourcing manager.
Call to act on footfall
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the government to act now, following another set of disappointing footfall figures.
Society still on right track
THE easing of Covid restrictions has affected each arm of Scotmid’s business in different ways, but the society’s latest financial results remain largely positive.
A royal prize for Nairn’s
EDINBURGH based oatcake and gluten-free snack business Nairn’s has been honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise.
The search is on for Scotland’s top green businesses
Scotland’s businesses can showcase their excellence in environmental practice by entering VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards and this year more businesses from Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors are being encouraged to apply.
