Convenience making gains
Sector still soaring with significant growth
Retail crime bill secures committee backing
A CAMPAIGN to provide shopworkers with more protection under the law has taken a major step forward.
MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and...
Promotions ban plan is pulled
THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice.
Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
A mental health lifeline
Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services
Post Office payments
POST Office retailers are set to benefit from a 15% top-up of their variable renumeration this month
Rates win in England
RETAILERS south of the border had cause for celebration when the UK Supreme Court upheld a ruling against separate rates for ATMs
One third reporting a sales drop
While many c-stores have experienced extraordinary sales growth during the COVID-19 crisis, a new report from the ACS has found one third have seen a fall in sales
Don’t suffer in silence
THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
Wave of grant applications
MORE than 71,000 applications have been received for coronavirus business support grants in Scotland
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Deposit return is go in 25 months
Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry
PayPoint COVID push
PayPoint has rolled out a raft of measures to support retailers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Snapping up business
SNAPPY Shopper has secured two major contracts that should see the delivery platform significantly expand its reach
Fuel for NHS staff
FUEL supplier Certas Energy has been offering free hot drinks to all NHS and emergency service workers across its forecourt estate
Edinburgh firm eyes c-stores
Edinburgh-based start-up Drinkly has rebranded as Shoply as the home-delivery service looks to snap up more c-store business
Lift for Shop Local campaign
THE NFRN’s Shop Local, Shop Little campaign has received a boost after securing the support of top-selling lifestyle magazine publisher Bauer Media Group
