Concerns for Scottish retail
Grocery sales in Scotland recorded their weakest performance in two and a half years for the four week period to 25 May .
Soggy start to summer sales
Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .
Mars backs Scottish stars
Mars Wrigley announced that its role as Official Partner of the Scottish men’s national team will now also extend to the national women’s and para-football teams .
Chris and the choc factory
Unable to eat chocolate thanks to having several different food allergies, Chris Crutchley has decided to create his own instead .
More disability support needed
Retailers should learn about access needs .
Spar backs charity ride
An army veteran cycling 1000 miles for charity stopped at ten Spar stores on his route from Land’s End to John O’Groats .
Linking up cash with consumers
New app shows where cash can be accessed .
Summer in the best way
Best-one has launched a new marketing campaign .
Nisa retailers are chilling out
Growth for c-stores who focus on fresh .
Knowledge put to good juice
A former supermarket buyer is using his retail expertise to make a success of his new startup drinks company .
A new home for Filshill
Wholesaler to move premises in order to expand operations .
Packaging overhaul for environment
Coca-Cola GB has announced plans to roll out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for its Glaceau Smartwater brand by the end of the year .
UWS prepares for the future
Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .
McQueen dairies to dream
Glasgow-based dairy McQueens has purchased Müller’s East Kilbride facility as part of a multi-million pound expansion .
Fine addition for Tesco
Tesco may be gearing up to launch another retail brand .
Plain packs for sweets?
England’s chief medical officer Dame Sally Davies has welcomed a think tank’s proposal to introduce plain packs for sweets and fizzy drinks .