An energy meter that has been damaged by an electric fire after it has been tampered with.

Dangers of meter tampering laid out by CrimeStoppers

Independent charity organisation CrimeStoppers has warned retailers about the dangers of energy meter tampering after seeing a rise of the illegal act.
Ice cream, meat and poultry, potato products and savoury foods such as ready-to-roll pastry are star performers in the nation’s freezer cabinets, says the BFFF.

Cold comfort for ice cream

Budget-conscious families continue to chose frozen meat, poultry and potato products – as well as the odd treat. ICE cream is the star performer in...
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Funding for the fleet

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is inviting its wholesale members to join a funding bid to replace their HGVs for electric and hydrogen powered alternatives.

Don’t miss VAT day

BUSINESSES have until 1 April to prepare for the digitalisation of VAT.
Aldi

Discounters top brands charts

DEEP discounter, Aldi, has overtaken John Lewis, BBC iPlayer and Samsung as the UK’s favourite brand. Poll company YouGov’s mid-year list of the top...
Gemma Sellar and Stephanie Karté explain RAC’s partnership with schools.

Intelligence key to fighting crime

Sharing resources and knowledge top of the agenda at Retailers Against Crime conference
Drummond Miller, owner of KeyStore More Dalkeith, is delighted to be the first winner in Allwyn's Share the Win initiative.

Scots retailer is first winner in new National Lottery scheme

Allwyn has launched a new rewards initiative, called "Share the Win", that turns National Lottery retailers into winners when they sell a high-value winning ticket or Scratchcard, with the first winner being a Scottish forecourt operator.
Range of drinks options from Carlsberg Marston's Brewing Company and Britvic UK as part of a merger between the two companies.

Carlsberg Britvic launches in massive change for drinks industry

Major drinks companies Carlsberg Marston Brewing Company and Britvic have merged together to deliver the newly launched drinks firm – Carlsberg Britvic.
shopper at till in Aldi

Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits

Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.
refillable kits

E-cigs turn up the options

More players are entering the electronic cigarettes market and new developments are increasingly frequent ELECTRONIC cigarettes have provided one of the fastest-growing categories in c-store...
Belhaven Brewery

Brewery is well worth visiting

Belhaven Brewery walked away with the ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ title at the World Beer Awards last month.
Anne-Laure Farrar, market insight manager with The Knowledge Bank.

Retailers told to think local

An insights expert is advising Scottish c-store retailers to focus on local supplies as the channel is forecast to become increasingly important.

Alternative for retailers

The Retail Mutual turns 20 next year and the retail insurer is calling on shop owners to get in touch to see what solutions it can provide

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 1. Tennent’s

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.1 – Tennent's.

Quality coffee made convenient with Matthew Algie

Matthew Algie aims to offer convenient coffee solutions for retail stores as consumers seek their quick caffeine fix in the mornings.
Edinburgh

Retailers left in the lurch

Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.