FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions
Promo ban could damage industry
ScotGov announces its new policy goals
Restriction still on the agenda
Bestway boss gets lordship
Zameer Choudrey, chief executive of Bestway Group, has been appointed to the House of Lords .
Don’t delay, make sure to get your entry in today
Time is running out to get your entry in for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – so don’t delay.
Living wage set to rise
Retailers could have to pay all employees aged over 21 at least £10.50 an hour, within the next five years.
Supporting women
Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
Health call is slammed
Outgoing chief medical officer for the UK, Dame Sally Davies, has taken heat from industry for controversial proposals aimed at curbing obesity.
Record is under fire
Daily Record publisher Reach has come under fire from the NFRN.
Scottish shoplifting on the up
Shoplifting in Scotland is now at the highest level for a decade, after rising by 7% in the last year.
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
MUP claims called into question
TRDP raises doubts over MUP reports
A BRITISH Medical Journal (BMJ) study claiming minimum unit pricing has brought about a reduction in alcohol sales has...
Retail bites back on Brexit
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has spoken out against claims made by Michael Gove that the retail sector was “ready” for a no-deal Brexit.
In...
Sainsbury’s convenience expansion
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores.
The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...
Date set for DRS
DEPOSIT return is set to go live on 1 April 2021.
New regulations published by the Scottish Government outline how DRS will work in Scotland.
While...
ScotGov committed to promotion restrictions
THE Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to restrict food promotions in its programme for 2019/20.
While the commitment does not mean new restrictions are...
Paterson Arran sold
BURTON'S Biscuit Co has bought Scottish shortbread producer Paterson Arran.
The terms of the deal remain confidential, but it also includes Paterson Arran owned brands...