Donna and Bruce Morgan

Retailers react to another lockdown

Scottish retailers share their experiences as customers get to grips with the return of strict Covid-19 rules
Edinburgh

Retailers left in the lurch

Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Post office counter

Top PO jobs for retailers

The Post Office is on course to appoint two postmasters to its board of directors, following an open application process for non-executive director positions.
Colin Smith SWA

Membership soars at SWA

THE Scottish Wholesale Association has bolstered its numbers following a recruitment drive that saw 27 wholesalers join as members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Simon Howie haggis in space

One small step for a haggis

Scottish butcher Simon Howie has launched a packet of haggis into space to celebrate Burns Night.
ACS local shop

Rural event goes digital

THE Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) will launch its Rural Shop Report this month in a virtual event on 23 February.

Rates relief extended

THE Scottish Government has announced it plans to extend 100% non-domestic rates relief to the retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation sector for another three...
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

New legal protection from assault for retail staff

Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
Edinburgh South MSP Daniel Johnson

Co-op calls for MSPs to back crime bill

THE Co-op has made a final call for MSPs to support retail staff with more protection under the law, on the eve of a...

Grant’s Foods backs virtual Burns Supper

Grant's Foods is inviting members of the public to tune into what’s shaping up to be the world’s biggest virtual Burns Supper, in support of Spina Bifida charity SBH Scotland.
Shelf of pastries

C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions

ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...

Aldi pledges billions for British suppliers

ALDI has pledged to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5bn a year within the next five...

Recruitment success for CJ Lang

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been celebrating a succesful end to 2020, following the recruitment of 14 new stores to the symbol in...

Spar puts fitness first

SPAR has joined forces with Instagram influencer The Fitness Chef in a bid to promote healthy eating and drive footfall in stores. Running throughout January,...

PRA calls for car washes to reopen

THE Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has called for the Scottish Government to reopen automated car washes. All car washes in Scotland were instructed to close...
Shelf of pastries

Industry unites against takeaway ban

Trade associations sound economic alarm SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...