Mash Direct has launched new eco-friendly traffic light system packaging.

Farm food to do good

MASH Direct has introduced new ecological packaging which the firm said will allow consumers to make more sustainable choices whilst shopping.
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Banking charges cut

Paypoint has been helping remove banking charges for more than 2,000 of its ATM customers .

Grocers slam premium bond withdrawal

The Scottish Grocers Federation has condemned the decision by National Savings & Investments to stop selling premium bonds through post offices. Premium Bonds have...

Business rates review reports

No great overhaul but breathing room for store improvements THE long awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates has been delivered by...

Retailer says bring it on

Day Today opens directly opposite town centre Aldi RENFREW’S Aldi supermarket is facing revitalised competition this month following the opening of a new Day Today. As...
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Footfall gets sprightlier

There was a spring in the step to Scottish footfall in the last month of 2022, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
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Retailers on top of MUP roll out

Report finds c-stores as good as multiples .

Cadbury counts down to Christmas

Mondelez International has unveiled its range for the festive season this year with a selection of Cadbury goodies for consumers to sink their teeth into.
Mo Razzaq stands at a podium with The Fed logo on it.

Retailers urge action on crime in new Fed research

The Fed has slammed the government for its inaction towards retail crime following the results of new research the organisation conducted.

Food and drink in dynamic role

Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers make the premier league as Scotland’s limited companies respond well to tough times RETAIL and wholesale proved one of the most...
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Delivery deal for Menzies

MENZIES Distribution has reached a new UK-wide five year partnership arrangement with Newsprinters.
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M&S contract for Brownings

KILMARNOCK-based bakery Brownings The Bakers has secured a new contract to supply 59 M&S stores across Scotland
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Nanny retailing?

Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
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Co-op connects – Company joins forces with Karmel

THE Co-operative has linked with parenting author and baby food and nutrition expert Annabel Karmel, above centre. The mutually owned retail group will feature a...
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Experts discuss how to make c-stores more profitable and sustainable

In the third Convenience Conversation of 2019, the panel discuss the need for innovation to survive
Sunak unveiled plans to overhaul alcohol duty with new rates for next year.

NFRN calls for Sunak to do more

THE NFRN has called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend his new energy bill support package to include independent retailers. Following industry regulator Ofgem’s announcement...