Face coverings: the rules
Face coverings are now mandatory in Scotland’s shops. The new rules apply to most consumers, however they do not apply to:
A child under...
One for the kids
ONE-O-ONE convenience stores has built on its partnership with Cash for Kids (CFK) for another year.
Government plans include promo ban
ScotGov targets ‘unhealthy promotions’ in obesity strategy
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or...
Nisa retailer kept up to date on pandemic trends
Nisa has been offering independent retailers a new insights and information service comprising weekly data reports covering a broad range of key issues affecting stores
Industry unveils DRS administrator
Drinks producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), through the formation of a scheme administrator
Slow recovery for food
Total sales are still in decline but food sales in Scotland were up by 2.5% in May compared to the same month in 2019
Moving on up in Ireland
Amanda Coverdale has been promoted to the new post of country lead for Ireland at Budweiser Brewing Group
Seven more for Certas
Certas Energy has expanded its forecourt estate with the acquisition of seven new sites
Carlsberg joins cider group
CARLSBERG UK has joined the National Association of Cider Makers (NACM).
The beer firm launched its Somersby Cider in 2012.
Bruce Ray, corporate affairs director at...
Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme returns
Spar UK has launched its Community Cashback scheme for the second year running, giving retailers the chance to support a local organisation or charity.
Chilled – a hot topic
In its second Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of leading retailers and representatives from food, drink, wholesale and refrigeration firms to...
No advantage served in July
Food sales in deep decline as sports triumphs and heatwave of 2013 can’t be matched
DO you remember how exciting it was when Andy...
May weather lifts the retail mood
Monitor findings show Scottish sales are better than before but still lag behind overall UK performance
SCOTTISH stores reported slow but steady growth throughout May,...
Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch
BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
Grants up for grabs in Stirling
STIRLING-based business owners can now apply for a £5k grant to help revamp shopfronts through a Go Forth Stirling scheme.
