Lockdown for granite city
Aberdeen was just emerging from the first temporary lockdown to be imposed on a Scottish city as Scottish Grocer went to press, which forced the on-trade sector to close down
Bonus scheme review on hold
The Scottish Government has announced it will delay the review of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)
Town centre action needed
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called for the Scottish Government to take a more “coherent” public policy approach towards town centres
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
President Dan Brown
Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation
Digital expo registration
Registrations are open for this year’s Nisa Expo – which is being held digitally for the first time
More chances to win
Camelot has announce a new Lotto rule that will see millions of people win £5 in ‘Must Be Won’ draws from November
Deliveroo milestone
The-Co-op hit a major delivery milestone last month when it added its 400th store to the Deliveroo app
Primed for expansion
Morrisons is offering its full range through Amazon for the first time
Spar support for charities
Spar Scotland has launched a new community-focused initiative that will distribute thousands of pounds to good causes
Keystore lends kids a hand
Keystore retailers across Scotland have been pitching in to help parents get their kids back to school
New roles at Filshill
JW Filshill has bolstered its management team with two top-level appointments
Awards for local heroes
Scottish high street stars are being sought for a new awards scheme recognising those retailers who have gone above and beyond to support their communities
Costcutter celebrates
Costcutter Supermarkets Group had cause for celebration when it secured top marks in two industry survey programmes
Stores get a little Boost
Energy drinks brand Boost has reached its target of supporting 1,500 retailers through its coronavirus care package initiative
Tackling underage sales
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has launched a new guide aimed at tackling underage sales
