Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
Footfall rises again in May
People are coming back to shops in Scotland, but they are still not making as many visits as they were in the same period two years ago
Getting to know the new note
There is a new Bank of England £50 note in circulation and the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted a number of security measures to help retailers be prepared
Heroes there for community
Despite the challenges of operating through the Covid pandemic, Spar managing director, Louise Hoste, said stores were consistently there for customers
Mortons is on a roll with Lidl
Mortons Rolls has secured a six-figure deal with Lidl to supply rolls, cakes and an exclusive new range of savoury bakes
An ambitious charity goal
Scotmid is on a mission, as the Scottish co-operative retailer seeks to raise £350,000 to support Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Nine in a row for Margiotta
Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian
BT joins lottery bid
Italian gaming concern Sisal has teamed up with BT to bid for the fourth UK National Lottery licence
Refill system hits Scotland
ASDA has installed a self-fill station at its store in Toryglen, Glasgow, as part of its drive to encourage its customers to reduce, reuse or recycle packaging
Confidence boosts retail
As pandemic restrictions ease, shopper confidence remains strong according to the latest IGD shopper confidence index, with financial confidence hitting a new high
Aldi aiming for a Scottish century
Aldi exceptional growth has been hard to miss, with what was once an unknown German brand now boasting nearly 100 stores across Scotland.
CJ Lang to pull 31 Post Offices
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang will pull Post Office franchises from 31 stores across its company-owned estate over a six month period.
Retail sales ‘in a funk’
Scottish retail sales are still well down on pre-pandemic performance, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Tesco bans all plastic ring packs
Tesco has pledged to scrap all soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from its beer and cider range.
Store visits on the rise
The number of trips to brick and mortar stores has increased for the first time in a year, according to the latest figures from data analysts Kantar and Nielsen IQ.
FDF’s net zero goal
The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) has made a commitment on behalf of its members, to hit net zero carbon emissions by 2040.
