Deadline for scheme near
Horizon compensation applications closing
Merry-ish festive sales for grocery
British grocery sales saw a “reasonable, but not spectacular” final Christmas trading period, according to Mike Watkins, Nielsen’s UK head of retailer insight
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20
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New BAT scheme is rewarding retailers
Edward Devine, Regional Manager North at BAT talks My BAT Rewards
Retailers be aware of the right to care
Employees who need time off to look after children or older relatives can be hard to accommodate in the busy retail sector. However, there are certain minimum allowances that must be made by law. Dentons partner Mark Hamilton explains employee rights when it comes to caring for dependants
Discounter bins plastic
Lidl has introduced reusable fruit and veg bags across its store estate .
Ban countdown begins
TOBACCO gantry screens are going up in small shops all over Scotland as the date of the enactment of the tobacco display ban, 6...
Healthy stance on mental wellbeing
Legal expert Harriet Gray, from Dentons UK, lays out the importance of staying up to date on policies for mental health awareness with employees.
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
FTG is the new fuel
The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting
United call for retail discount
THIRTEEN leading business representative groups have called on the Scottish finance secretary to introduce a business rates discount for all retail premises.
Value here to stay?
Tough economic times saw value brands developed in many categories including laundry and household. The brandowners say they’re here for the long haul.
ONE result...
JTI sets ambitious environment target
JTI has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts
The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
New directions – Sharif Touchshop Dunfermline
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
We’re looking for new generation retailers and...
Mackie’s £42k day
More than 6,000 visitors lapped up an open day at Mackie of Scotland’s Aberdeenshire farm and raised over £42,000 for three charities.
