Snappy back on small screen
Delivery app Snappy Shopper has returned to television screens for the second phase of it’s UK-wide ‘local store, to door’ advertising campaign.
CJ Lang adds more stores
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been celebrating a successful end to 2020, following the recruitment of 14 new stores to the symbol in the second half of the year.
Deacon joins Jisp
Greg Deacon has taken on a new role at retail technology provider Jisp, following his departure from the NFRN in December.
Retailers react to another lockdown
Scottish retailers share their experiences as customers get to grips with the return of strict Covid-19 rules
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.
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.
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.
Scottish fish are left to rot
Scottish food and drink firms have been struggling to cope with export bureaucracy following the end of the Brexit transition period.
Bestway buys Costcutter
Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
One small step for a haggis
Scottish butcher Simon Howie has launched a packet of haggis into space to celebrate Burns Night.
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...
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.
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.
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,...
