Keeping alcohol delivery compliant
Home delivery is booming, but retailers must take care with off sales
New Retail Assault Law Goes Live
SCOTLAND’s retailers and staff have greater protection under the law, now that the Protection of Workers Act has come into force.
Allergen law going live
NEW regulations governing food labelling in Scotland will come into force on 1 October.
Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Aldi goes on a hiring bonanza
ALDI is on a recruitment drive in Scotland, with the discounter aiming to recruit 490 new employees across its Scottish operations between now and Christmas.
Super score for grocery
A SUMMER of sun and sport helped to drive growth for UK supermarkets.
End of an era in Glasgow
PLADIS Global has confirmed that it will be closing the McVitie’s Tollcross factory in Glasgow’s East End in 2022.
Pandemic support
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid has reported a rise in demand for its services during the pandemic.
Spar Show This Month
SPAR Scotland will welcome retailers and suppliers back for another virtual event.
Ensuring dismissal is handled well
Dentons associate Amy Gordon discusses the correct approach to dismissing an employee.
Covid still biting retail
SCOTTISH retail sales growth continues to be sluggish, as total retail sales figures lag behind pre-pandemic levels.
Peterhead makes eight
EROS retail has expanded yet again, opening its eighth convenience store under its Greens branding.
Boosting Border
BORDER Biscuits has secured a lucrative listing deal with Sainsbury’s.
A virtual return for an event
NOVEMBER will see the return of the Showcasing Scotland Regional: North-East and Highlands & Islands food and drink event.
Full access for retailers
BESTWAY is offering all Costcutter and Bestway retailers access to its full cash and carry depot network, as the UK’s retail sector continues to struggle with availability issues.
Crime Doesn’t Pay
IMPERIAL Tobacco has relaunched its anti-illicit tobacco trade website as part of its ongoing ‘Suspect it? Report it!’ trade campaign.
