Scotland to go it alone on plain packs, retailer groups slam Holyrood plan
Retailer groups slam Holyrood plan to switch to standardised tobacco packs after Westminster says wait and see
REPRESENTATIVE groups for convenience store operators, and newsagents...
ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban
The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
The Fed mourns retail pioneer Margaret Adams
Senior members of the Fed have been paying tribute to its first-ever female national president, Margaret Adams, following news of the former Scottish retailer's passing.
Expansion in St Andrews
Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal
FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews.
Anila has owned and...
Prepare for the new generation
UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
Suppliers have their say
Glasgow based wholesaler JW Filshill has retained its top spot in a survey of suppliers.
Researchers up and down
TWO of the major research organisations saw the food and drink market in the UK in the run-up to the recent EU referendum differently.
Nielsen...
Get an edge with vedge
Nothing says Christmas dinner like Brussels Sprouts and in Scotland that’s truer than anywhere else in the UK.
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Pop goes the snack market
POSH popcorn, healthier options, smaller pack sizes and upmarket crisps are the winners in the ongoing nibbles wars. That’s the finding from Key Note,...
Everything included in Scotland’s DRS
No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Rapid delivery is on the rise
Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit
Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
Bringing a fresh feel to the shop
Bosses at MHouse Business Solutions believe the firm's MPos system will help to transform how stores run in the modern day.
Bestway gives back to retailers for its 50th birthday
Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2025 with its flagship 'Thank You' promotional event, with a special tie in with its 50th anniversary.
Stores open for business
A raft of new convenience outlets have opened across Scotland in recent weeks, including three Co-op and EG On The forecourts, a relocated KeyStore and an independent outlet on Mull.
