Sugar tax to cost shop jobs says soft drinks industry report

THE Westminster government’s proposed manufacturer’s levy on soft drinks above certain sugar levels is likely to cost jobs in several parts of industry including...
Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.

Lidl picks an Obanite as its new ‘voice’

Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.
The Distell Rewards and Members Scheme

Distell launches new retailer reward scheme

Spirits firm Distell has launched a new loyalty reward scheme for Scotland’s licensed retailers.
person reading for petrol pump

Getting a grip on illnesses

Drivers are being urged to wear gloves when refuelling to avoid getting – or passing on – flu, Covid and other serious illnesses found on forecourt pump handles.
Adeil Hussain, Chris Cobb, Harry Singh

Bags of choice for every taste

Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay

Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.

Summer ends on a retail high

The UK grocery market saw strong growth in the 12 weeks to 12 August, with sunshine and warm weather helping to loosen purse strings .

Awards profile – Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016

Brothers find accessories add to profit and customer appeal Winner Family Shopper, Motherwell Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016 Sponsored by Republic Technologies UK. Interview with...

C-stores love local

SOME of the biggest names in Scottish convenience retailing have joined the Scotland Loves Local initiative, as it rolls out across the country. Scotmid, Spar...
Proposed bans on 10-packs of cigarettes as well as 19-packs and RYO packs of less than 30g continue to make their way through the EU system.

Euro tobacco restrictions closer

BANS on cigarette packs below 20 sticks and RYO tobacco packs below 30g moved a step closer late last month when the revised European...
Challenge 25

Challenge 25 success fuels agent crimes

Scotland’s top cop tells licensing board ID requirements haven’t stopped kids’ drinking sessions SCOTTISH retailers’ application of the Challenge 25 requirements of the licensing laws...

Society still on right track

THE easing of Covid restrictions has affected each arm of Scotmid’s business in different ways, but the society’s latest financial results remain largely positive.

What’s working in Scotland’s stores

Retailer insight straight from the shop floor
The reopening of the Spar on Ballindean Road, Dundee.

Spar Scotland’s generous reopening for three stores

Spar Scotland bosses have been helping shoppers and charities at the reopening of three stores. Meanwhile, Scottish Spar wholesaler CJ Lang's trade show is set to be a huge success.

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...
A person carrying a wooden crate with the Growers Garden logo burned on to it with packs of Broccoli Chips inside the crate.

Growers Garden grows in multiples

Growers Garden is set for the UK’s major supermarkets after securing HSBC funds after the snacks firm received a major grant from the bank.