Inflation spikes upwards to 4.1%
The rate of inflation has risen to its highest rate in 2025 so far as the ONS reports the CPIH number increased to 4.1% in April.
Two-metre rule returns
THE Scottish Government has called for retailers to return to two-metre physical distancing in stores as part of a raft of new coronavirus restrictions.
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Returning to cash
Post Office has recorded a new record high for cash withdrawals in a single month due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Support plea for retailers
Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
Face up the formats, clean up on wash day
As consumers shop more locally and for smaller amounts homecare and laundry has become a top-up and one-stop-shop c-store essential
C-STORES have become essential to...
Time ‘is not right’ for single-use cup charge
Convenience chiefs say now is not the right time economically to introduce a 25p charge on all single-use drink cups. They hit out after the Scottish Government announced it was opening a new public consultation on the proposal.
Scottish Horizon law comes into force
Scottish sub-postmasters have officially been exonerated as the new Post Office Offences (Scotland) bill has come into power, clearing their names.Â
Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS
Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
Demand for c-store deliveries
ONLINE grocery delivery now accounts for 7% of total c-store sales, according to the UK Wholesale Market Report.
Think inside the box – Lunchtime for little and large
The back to school period is important but grown-ups provide the majority of packed lunch sales opportunities, and lunchbox sales grow in cash-conscious times.
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Shopping less often
THE latest grocery sales figures suggest consumer shopping behaviour has started to stabilise in the UK – with one pandemic trend likely to continue into the future.
Irn-Bru’s sugar content to be slashed
AG Barr has announced it will be reducing the sugar in Irn-Bru.
The firm has committed itself to making over over 90% of its soft...
Indulgent expansion
PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm.
Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...
Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’
Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.
Retail parks charge ahead
ELECTRIC vehicle charging network Osprey Charging has entered into a partnership with real estate firm Ediston that will see the firm install rapid charging points across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts
Member’s bill has second reading this month
