Everything included in Scotland’s DRS
No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Smaller brings gains for mults
Shoppers are increasingly favouring supermarkets with smaller store formats, according to the latest data from Nielsen .
DRS trial concludes with strong results
Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
Industry critical of business parking tax
PLANS to give Scottish councils the power to charge businesses for parking spaces have come under fire from retail industry stakeholders.
The proposed Workplace Parking...
An Irngetic new release – Irn-Bru Energy is here
The Scottish soft drinks market is set for a major shake-up after AG Barr announced the launch of Irn-Bru Energy
Automatic unfair is one to be aware of
Facing an unfair dismissal claim can be a daunting prospect for an employer, but an allegation of ‘automatically unfair dismissal’ adds a further dimension to such cases, as specialist Fiona Gorry explains
Ice cream of the crop
Nearly 100 years after his grandad opened a small cafe in Hamilton, David Equi has helped Equi’s Ice Cream become one of Scotland’s fastest-growing firms. We asked him how.
Retail boss for Camelot
Camelot has named Jenny Blogg (pictured) as its new retail director
Unitas forms council
Unitas Wholesale has launched a new supplier council representing more than 300 retail, foodservice and on trade suppliers
Supermarket deal quashed
CMA rules against Sainsbury's-Asda merger
SRC fires shots over food price
Government policy compounds rises
Lidl takes another big step
Discounter Lidl has confirmed its new distribution centre at Eurocentral will be fully operational by November 2019
PLH renewal deadline is almost here
Act swiftly or face disaster
SWA brings in Scottish producers
This year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference will see the SWA team up with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new producer exhibition
It’s almost track and trace time
Time is running out for retailers who have still to apply for identifier codes to comply with new tobacco regulations
CJ Lang’s Tartan Army
The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
