Prizes galore for Scottish wholesalers
SCOTLAND’s top wholesalers gathered in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh, on Thursday (10 Feb) to celebrate success at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards
Now in its...
A DRS first: Digital trial goes live
A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time.
The pilot scheme...
Inside scoop: Wallace takes tour of Mackie’s for BBC2
THE spotlight is set to shine on Mackie’s of Scotland this week, when the ice cream maker features in the next episode of ‘Inside...
NFRN calls for Sunak to do more
THE NFRN has called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend his new energy bill support package to include independent retailers.
Following industry regulator Ofgem’s announcement...
Food leads the way
Food retail led the way over the festive period yet again in Scotland, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium retail sales monitor, produced by KPMG.
New Fascia in Falkirk
Falkirk retailer Anand Cheema has signed on with Bestway and will now trade under the wholesaler’s Costcutter symbol.
Towle to join Asda
KEN Towle will join Asda’s executive leadership team later this year, departing his chief executive role at Nisa.
Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Ending WFH helps city stores
INDUSTRY leaders from Scotland’s retail sector have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to end work-from-home orders.
Inflation is a closure risk
INFLATION is tightening the screw on Scottish retailers, as rising utility costs, higher food and drink prices and the prospect of increased wage bills from April heaps pressure on independents.
A giant of retailing
LORD Sainsbury of Preston Candover, life president of Sainsbury’s, has died at the age of 94.
Don’t miss VAT day
BUSINESSES have until 1 April to prepare for the digitalisation of VAT.
More focus on food price
THE Office for National Statstics has reintroduced detailed analysis on fluctuating food prices, in response to increased interest in the rising cost of living.
Overhaul for Ferrero
FERRERO UK has relaunched its retailer-facing website.
Sainsbury’s gives staff a pay hike
Sainsbury's has announced an increase to its basic hourly rate for all Sainsbury’s and Argos store staff.
Mascots meet their makers
TWO mascots representing the partnership between Scotmid and Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) have surprised their creators with a school visit.
