MPs back tobacco generational ban
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed its second reading in Parliament and could stop consumers who turn 15 this year from ever legally buying tobacco.
Food solid but retail still struggles
Food sales continue to buck the trend in Scottish retail.
Heart of the village
Established in September last year, Booth’s General Store in Carmunnock is a business with one foot in the past that may point the way...
Govt could demand cash
Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.
MUP to Euro court
THE Scottish Government’s attempt to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol (MUP), with a 50p per unit threshold rate, has been further delayed...
Specialist retail for new agency
BUSINESS agents Smith & Clough have brought in a retail specialist, Paul Graham, to expand the retail side of the business.
With more than...
PVM has valued advice in good value
Perfetti Van Melle offers retailers tips on how to drive up confectionery sales over the festive period with a strong stock of PMP options in store.
10% of Scots shops vacant
WHILE sales were up in Scotland other aspects of High Street life were bleak. Footfall was down 4.6% on last year, and one in...
Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland
GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries.
The ultra-fast scheme...
Special delivery – Gallo draw Vauxhall van competition
AYRSHIRE independent retailers Mr and Mrs Sultan drove away with a top prize when they won a Vauxhall van containing six cases of wine...
Tech to the rescue
Coffee to go is now big business for convenience retailers, but the category’s rise in prominence could have negative impacts on the environment if...
Chocolate ticks the boxes
Bean and Pod reckons its Vegetarian and Vegan Society approved chocolate should appeal to consumers in 2018.
Sprouting support
Potato manufacturer McCain makes a multimillion pledge to support UK farmers to combat further environmental challenges.
USDAW and SRC band together to demand rates relief
USDAW and the SRC have banded together to fight for a meaningful discount to Scottish business rates to be announced in the upcoming Scottish Budget.
Fife Creamery expands into frozen
FIFE Creamery has added a new string to its bow, following the construction of a new frozen cold store.
The new facility, which has capacity...
Symbols work to win business
Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be.
And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
