Scotland to go it alone on plain packs, retailer groups slam Holyrood plan

Retailer groups slam Holyrood plan to switch to standardised tobacco packs after Westminster says wait and see REPRESENTATIVE groups for convenience store operators, and newsagents...
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban

The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
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.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...

Prepare for the new generation

UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
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Suppliers have their say

Glasgow based wholesaler JW Filshill has retained its top spot in a survey of suppliers.

Researchers up and down

TWO of the major research organisations saw the food and drink market in the UK in the run-up to the recent EU referendum differently. Nielsen...

Get an edge with vedge

Nothing says Christmas dinner like Brussels Sprouts and in Scotland that’s truer than anywhere else in the UK.
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What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?

It’s time to make up your mind

Pop goes the snack market

POSH popcorn, healthier options, smaller pack sizes and upmarket crisps are the winners in the ongoing nibbles wars. That’s the finding from Key Note,...
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
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Rapid delivery is on the rise

Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Bringing a fresh feel to the shop

Bosses at MHouse Business Solutions believe the firm's MPos system will help to transform how stores run in the modern day.
A display walkway marking Bestway's 50th anniversary stands in one of the wholesaler's depots marking exclusive promotions for the firm.

Bestway gives back to retailers for its 50th birthday

Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2025 with its flagship 'Thank You' promotional event, with a special tie in with its 50th anniversary.
Co-op and EG On The Move have opened a 24-hour service station at Portlethen, south of Aberdeen.

Stores open for business

A raft of new convenience outlets have opened across Scotland in recent weeks, including three Co-op and EG On The forecourts, a relocated KeyStore and an independent outlet on Mull.