Three face fraud charge
THREE men have been charged after more than four million illicit cigarettes were uncovered in a Glasgow warehouse
UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Scottish cheese brands promote provenance
Working with retailers to make the most of the Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is absolutely critical for its brands from north of the border, say bosses at cheese maker Lactalis UK & Ireland.
Retail redundancies
COST cutting measures at the Co-op and Nisa are likely to result in significant job losses.
Cross-party group moves closer
SCOTLAND’S convenience trade moved a step nearer to gaining its own cross-party working group in the Scottish Parliament last month.
Aimed at delivering independent retailers...
Morrisons plans major price cuts
TROUBLED supermarket chain Morrisons is slashing margins to compete more closely with the discounters. Last month’s move raised fear of a price war, with...
Forecast for the forecourts
WHILE much of the focus in 2017 will remain in-store, independent fuel dealers should not lose sight of the forecourt itself, according to Paul...
Sainsbury’s gives staff a pay hike
Sainsbury's has announced an increase to its basic hourly rate for all Sainsbury’s and Argos store staff.
NPD spree for Easter
Mondelez lays out 2018 plan
Set for a capitals showdown?
17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers
SCOTLAND’S and the...
Footfall gets sprightlier
There was a spring in the step to Scottish footfall in the last month of 2022, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Royal reception for Wilkie
The royal-ish visitor joined Wilkie, his friends and family and an array of personalities from the dairy and agricultural industries
Crackdown
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says it’s about to crack down on “some of the UK’s most notorious hotspots for the sale and supply...
Alcohol prices fall in latest ONS inflation data
While month-to-month inflation remained stagnant, alcohol and food costs saw a dip according to the latest data from the Office for National Statistics.
Summer’s cold hot stuff
SOFT drinks firm Britvic is inviting consumers to tea this summer.
But there won’t be a kettle in sight as the company is kicking off...
Food fair is filling
Preparations are well underway for Scotland’s Speciality Food Show, which rolls into the Glasgow SEC in January
