Much more than an after thought
Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
New year, new stores for Co-op
The Co-op has unveiled plans to start 2019 with a bang by opening several new stores across Scotland
Worst Scottish Christmas in 20 years
Grocery sales might have been performing reasonably well, but for Scottish retail as a whole, December 2018 was the worst since the global financial meltdown of 2008
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
PayPoint is on the phone
Payments service provider PayPoint has added iPhone connectivity to its PayPoint One platform
No place for complacency
McCoy’s biggest ever NPD comes during a period of major change for the brand
Eco bottles have landed
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has bolstered its environmental credentials by launching its Eco Bottle pack on a permanent basis
Reaching out to grocery workers
Industry charity launches awareness day
Tackling tobacco cheats head-on
JTI has stepped up its anti-illicit trade activity through Don’t Be Complicit In Illicit, as Steve Wilkins explains
Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured
High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...
One in ten puddin’ chieftains are meat free
Veggie haggis up by almost a third since Burns Night 2016
Despite being no stranger to the interest of timorous beasties himself, a traditional celebration...
Digital retail and rising costs lead to job losses
SRC claims public policy and evolving marketplace hurting employment
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has warned that rising costs driven by public policy — and a...
Dairy dream is back on
Court of Session overturns Scottish Government ruling
PLANS for a new £40m dairy site in Stirling have been revived following a ruling in favour of...
Reject No-Deal now
Open letter from food and drink leaders warns no-deal could spell financial disaster
SCOTLAND’S food and drink producers have warned that a no-deal Brexit could...
Last chance to weigh in on restrictions
RETAILERS have until tomorrow (9 January) to have their say on controversial Scottish Government proposals aimed at tackling obesity in Scotland.
The proposals — which...
