A can is being processed inside a reverse vending machine.

Unitas launches DRS support tool for retailers

Wholesale group Unitas Wholesale has rolled out its new DRS support tool to help retailers prepare for the incoming scheme.
CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean

Suppliers briefed on expansion ambitions

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang reached out to suppliers last month through a digital briefing with a focus on growth.
Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

The Retail Crime Taskforce sets out its next steps

Police Inspector Emma Wright sat down with the Scottish Grocer to discuss the future of the Retail Crime Taskforce and what its next steps are.
Annabel Thomas, the chief executive and co-founder of Nc’nean Distillery.

One million for Nc’nean

Scotch whisky distillery Nc’nean has raised more than £1 million through a successful crowdfunding campaign
Images of the Evolo Rapid Charge EV charger.

Certas Energy unveils new Evolo EV charging offer

Certas Energy has introduced its new electric vehicle charing offer with the roll out of its Evolo Rapid Charge units to tap into rising demand from motorists.

Amazon store open in London

DIGITAL retail giant Amazon has opened a new till-less store concept in London.

Nisa raises one million

NISA donated more than £1 million to local charities last year through its Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.

PayPoint soars to 12,000 tills in Co-op branches

THE Co-operative Food has quadrupled the number of stores with PayPoint facilities and now offers the service in almost 12,000 branches across the UK....

CJ Lang profits double

Spar Scotland wholesaler posts positive annual trading figures SCOTTISH Spar wholesaler CJ Lang doubled profits last year while growing turnover, according to the firm’s latest...

The seeds of change

National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.

Healthy stance on mental wellbeing

Legal expert Harriet Gray, from Dentons UK, lays out the importance of staying up to date on policies for mental health awareness with employees.

Sweet and low

HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?

Warbies feels the brand love

BREAD and bakery brand Warburtons has been declared Britain’s most chosen brand for the fourth year in a row by retail market analyst Kantar...
Lomond Wholesale trucks

A helping hand for the NHS

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff in Scotland
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Independents – home of Boost

BOOST is a star brand in independents according to its brand owner, quoting a market research company that specialises in c-stores. Recent numbers from SalesOut...
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

The Fed out to net new members

The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.