Solid numbers from UWG
Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) has announced double-digit growth in turnover, and an increase in pre-tax profit.
Unitas has big plans
Unitas Wholesale has set out a retail plan for the future, with big ambitions.
Going loopy for recycling
For the first time, people in Edinburgh will now be able to recycle coffee cups, plastic bottles and cans on the street.
C-store DRS test finds glass problematic
Including glass in a Scottish deposit return scheme could be disastrous for convenience retailers, a new test has found.
Charging for cups
Retailers who have coffee machines in their store may soon have to charge customers who take a single-use cup.
Administrating a scheme
DRS programme manager David Barnes on the road ahead
Social stars for Scotmid
Social Bite, the enterprising business set up to tackle homelessness, is set to have its products stocked in retail outlets for the first time.
L&M Premier goes big on food to go, despite limited floor space
Hot prospect in Aberdeen
Society thrives in anniversary year
John Brodie welcomes positive figures for Scotmid as society celebrates its 160th birthday this month
Parking charges confirmed
Workplace parking charges will now be enforceable by law after the Scottish Parliament approved the Transport (Scotland) Bill.
Water guide for c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a guide for retailers who wish to offer water refills to customers.
More crimes are reported
Independent charity Crimestoppers has received a record number of reports from across Scotland in the last 12 months.
New call for dark alcohol
City of Edinburgh Council deputy leader Cammy Day has called for alcohol to be screened from public view – in the same manner as cigarettes.
Brexit saga continues
Lack of clarity over future relationship with the EU damaging for retail and agriculture
Rates rise could be on the way
Retailers in Scotland will pay roughly £12 million on top of their existing rates liabilities from next April, according to a new report from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Big step forward in fight against retail crime
Daniel Johnson MSP formally lodges Protection of Workers bill
SHOPWORKERS could receive new protection under the law if MSPs back a bill that has been...
