Two people stand holding onions in front of a building.

HUID aims to peel back plastic with onion packaging

Start-up firm HUID aims to peel back plastic use in packaging across the UK with the use of packaging made from onion skins and peelings.
The Scotmid Scottish Favourites winners for 2024.

Scotmid unveils winning six in Scottish Favourites contest

Scottish retail chain Scotmid has unveiled the six winners for its Scottish Favourites competition for 2024, with each going on to receive listings across stores' shelves.
Current national president Mo Razzaq says Margaret Adams has been an inspiration for him.

The Fed mourns retail pioneer Margaret Adams

Senior members of the Fed have been paying tribute to its first-ever female national president, Margaret Adams, following news of the former Scottish retailer's passing.

Scotland tops retail vacancies

Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK

Post Office makes Payzone purchase

PAYZONE has been acquired by the Post Office in a deal that is expected to result in a combined network of close to 25,000...
Jawad, Asiya and Dennis went above and beyond during the pandemic.

Trio of local heroes

STENHOUSEMUIR-based Day-Today retailers Jawad and Asiyah Javed and Dennis Williams of Premier Broadway in Oxgangs have been recognised at the Shop Local, Shop Little Heroes awards.

No charge for electric vehicles

Volkswagen has installed free charging points for electric vehicles at 400 Tesco stores across the UK

LGV push for Co-op

THE Co-op has committed to creating over 300 large goods vehicle (LGV) driver apprenticeship roles from next year.

Leonard for VP

Day-Today controller takes on key SGF role THE Scottish Grocers Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Leonard as its new vice-president. With a wealth of...

Speak out about abuse

A new campaign fronted by Crimestoppers Scotland, Fearless.org and the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), aims to raise awareness on how violence and abuse impact on retail staff
JTI

Amber goes for gold

INDEPENDENT retailers can share £7,500-worth of stock in a golden ticket promotion from JTI. The 200 tickets are hidden in random outers of price-marked...

P&H improves web ordering

As part of the update, retailers will now be able to access detailed product and nutritional information.

Post games sales flat

IRN-BRU brand owner and soft drinks manufacturer AG Barr has found it difficult to live up to the positive results it returned in its...
glass-drs

Fees for DRS producers reduced

Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
Spar

City store opens the doors

DUNDEE’S latest Spar stores has opened its doors in the city’s Albert Street. Owners the Asif family bring a wealth of 32 years retail experience...