Budget is passed
The Scottish Government passed its Budget through a key Holyrood vote, with a little help from the Greens
Heavy criticism of promo plans
Trade associations slam ScotGov plans
Star visits Spar
Scottish track and field sensation Eilidh Doyle was on hand to greet customers at Spar Halbeath near Dunfermline last month
In with the new
Scotmid has continued its expansion across Scotland by opening a new eco-friendly purpose-built convenience store in Drumnadrochit
New regs are coming
A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Armstrong to host SG Awards 2019
The biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away and there are plenty of reasons to get excited for this year’s event
Much more than an after thought
Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
New year, new stores for Co-op
The Co-op has unveiled plans to start 2019 with a bang by opening several new stores across Scotland
Worst Scottish Christmas in 20 years
Grocery sales might have been performing reasonably well, but for Scottish retail as a whole, December 2018 was the worst since the global financial meltdown of 2008
Merry-ish festive sales for grocery
British grocery sales saw a “reasonable, but not spectacular” final Christmas trading period, according to Mike Watkins, Nielsen’s UK head of retailer insight
PayPoint is on the phone
Payments service provider PayPoint has added iPhone connectivity to its PayPoint One platform
No place for complacency
McCoy’s biggest ever NPD comes during a period of major change for the brand
Eco bottles have landed
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has bolstered its environmental credentials by launching its Eco Bottle pack on a permanent basis
Reaching out to grocery workers
Industry charity launches awareness day
Tackling tobacco cheats head-on
JTI has stepped up its anti-illicit trade activity through Don’t Be Complicit In Illicit, as Steve Wilkins explains
