Derek Mackay

Rates system set to change

FINANCE secretary Derek Mackay has confirmed the Scottish Government plans to implement the Business Growth Accelerator policy

Awards for local heroes

Scottish high street stars are being sought for a new awards scheme recognising those retailers who have gone above and beyond to support their communities

Big shop on the way out

A SHIFT in grocery spending habits could be on the horizon, according to Kantar, with the data specialist’s latest take-home grocery figures suggesting consumers are returning to pre-pandemic habits.

Screaming onto shelf

COCA-Cola European partners (CCEP) has announced it will embark on its biggest-ever Halloween campaign for Fanta, rolling out limited-edition packs and spending big on marketing activities.
SCOTLAND’S plans to introduce a minimum price of 50p per unit of alcohol if legal challenges are defeated. But Westminster will not proceed with MUP.

Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border

Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
Staff at the Co-op Caldon Road Store stand in front of the shop with a novelty pair of scissors and ribbon to mark the completion of its refit.

Irvine Co-op reopens its doors following refit

A Co-op store in Irvine has officially re-opened following on from a seven week programme to update and transform the store.

Nisa Expo returns to Stoneleigh

NISA plans to bring its annual tradeshow back in a physical format this year. The annual Nisa Expo exhibition is set to be held at...

MSPs back SRC BBQ responsibility

Kate Forbes and MSPs from across the political spectrum have submitted their support for the SRC's Responsible Retailing of Disposable BBQs guidelines.
Man defogging depot

UWS invests in depot hygiene blitz

United Wholesale (Scotland) has carried out an intensive disinfecting programme across its three depots and head office in response to the rise in Scottish Covid-19 cases

Roll your more

RYO tobacco has been growing fast and tobacco companies have been busy with new product development. But do RYO shoppers buy more than tobacco...
Pete Cheema and Mo Razzaq have both voiced concerns about the rise in MUP.

Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p

Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Scoot delivery service hits first anniversary milestone

Wholesaler Booker's Scoot delivery platform is celebrating its first anniversary with a milestone 300 symbol group retailers now live on the service across the UK.

Mitchells goes its own way

Awards profile – licensed retailer of the year Winner:  Mitchells Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Licensed Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Whyte & Mackay Interview with Keith Whyte, partner,...

Mrs Tilly’s flies the flag

Scottish confectioner Mrs Tilly's has been highlighting its growth plans to further its presence across the convenience sector and build up its range.
Business-of-the-Year-Border-Biscuits

Celebrating a national larder

The stage is set for the twentieth annual Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards

Spar acquires three Eddy’s stores

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has acquired three stores from Eddy's Food Station as the retail brand has announced it has gone into administration.