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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
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Lending a helping paw

Scotmid has been taking the lead when it comes to rehoming animals, as part of its ongoing support of the Scottish SPCA .
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Blaylock is up for Jisp challenge

Digital retail and consumer goods expert Jemma Blaylock has joined the advisory board of award-winning app Jisp.
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More disability support needed

Retailers should learn about access needs .
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Clydebank links with Keystore

Independent co-operative society Clydebank Co-op tied in with JW Filshill’s symbol store operation Keystore in its Knightswood, Glasgow shop. The deal was announced by Clydebank...

Season spoiled by break-in

Gang cost Musselburgh retailer £7,500 in late-night raid AS if the Christmas and New Year period is not stressful enough for retailers, imagine being woken...

Superheroes smash record

BUNGEE jumps, head-shaving events and much more all contributed to the record-breaking year when staff and members of Scotmid Co-operative raised £370,000 for blood...
The Spar Scotland trade show took place online due to the Covid-19 crisis.

Spar show a digital affair

CJ Lang embraces tech for 2020 trade show

Tesco goes electric in Glasgow

TESCO has rolled out an all-electric home delivery fleet across Glasgow, as COP26 draws to a close in the city. From this week, Tesco customers...
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Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview

Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.
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Playing it cool at BFFF awards

Some of the biggest names in frozen food have had cause for celebration this summer, at the Frozen Food Awards 2022.
A person holds up a Morrisons More card against a Morrisons sign which is on a building with black panelling.

Morrisons launches new promotion for Daily stores

Morrisons has marked the rollout of its More Card to Morrisons Daily franchise stores with the launch of an exclusive new points promotion.
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Extra crime assistance

Retailers who suffer an accident, robbery or assault in the workplace can now turn to a new professional counselling service set up by GroceryAid .
Europe bans small packs

Europe bans small packs

20-pack to be minimum cigarettes sale, No RYO sizes below 20g & E-cigs given regulatory reprieve TOBACCO retailers in the UK will no longer be...
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Scottish retailers are World Cup winners

Scottish retailers were winners during Scotland's appearance at the World Cup, with SRC data showing a 1.7% rise in footfall during June year on year.
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Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural

Acquisition expands group’s health offer