Edinburgh firm eyes c-stores
Edinburgh-based start-up Drinkly has rebranded as Shoply as the home-delivery service looks to snap up more c-store business
Lift for Shop Local campaign
THE NFRN’s Shop Local, Shop Little campaign has received a boost after securing the support of top-selling lifestyle magazine publisher Bauer Media Group
Crunch time on retail crime
Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
Electric vans boost capacity
Asda has rolled out electric vehicles at eight stores across Scotland to support its online delivery and click and collect services
Huge growth for c-stores
Convenience stores continue to lead the way when it comes to value sales growth during the coronavirus outbreak
Discounter delivers
Aldi is trialling on-demand grocery delivery for the first time in the UK, thanks to a new partnership with Deliveroo
Now not the time for DRS
The Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers in 2022
Scotmid celebrates third year of growth
Turnover and profits both up at co-operative society
Sweet return for wholesaler
CONFECTIONERY wholesaler Hancocks has reopened its Glasgow depot in accordance with social distancing guidelines
Dressing impresses with charity
Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic
Fuel supplier offers support for retailers
Certas Energy has launched a new online resource for forecourt retailers, offering free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and a number of discounts
Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster
THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
Parliament signs off on DRS
DRS has been given the green light by the Scottish Parliament, paving the way for the launch of deposit return in July 2022.
MSPs signed...
UWS takes tech approach to coronavirus
UNITED Wholesale (Scotland) has joined forces with accredited cleaning specialist PSS Group to offer retailers a store disinfection service.
The deep cleaning service makes use...
Thousands apply for COVID grants
MORE than 71,000 applications have been received for coronavirus business support grants in Scotland.
As of 5 May, local authorities in Scotland had awarded 53,765...
Pushing for shopworker protection
THE SCOTTISH Grocers Federation has renewed calls for the Scottish Parliament to introduce greater protections for retail workers under the law.
In a letter to...
