Tesco bakery jobs at risk
ALMOST 2,000 jobs are at risk following Tesco’s announcement that it plans to overhaul bakery operations throughout its supermarket estate.
Irvine Lidl plans blocked
CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
Advice on offer
RETAILERS looking for advice on the approaching menthol ban, the vaping category and what’s going on with deposit return have been invited to a trade evening at United Wholesale (Scotland).
Equi’s hits the mark
HAMILTON ice-cream maker, Equi’s, has scooped three top prizes at the National Ice Cream Awards.
Matchmaking in the north
FOOD and drink buyers met producers from the North East at Scotland Food & Drink’s regional showcase in Inverurie last month.
Searching for supply stars
DISCOUNT giant Aldi has launched its latest contest to add new suppliers to its range of Scottish products.
Reasons to party
WHOLESALERS from across Scotland were celebrating success last month at a gala ceremony in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh.
Aldi bins plastic lids
ALDI has committed to removing all plastic lids on its own-label products in a bid to save 9.5 tonnes of plastic waste in Scotland.
Nisa winning with women
WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
Mental health support for retail
A NEW resource to help retailers support colleagues affected by mental health problems has been launched in association with campaign group Time to Change.
Only way is up for eggs
RETAIL egg sales had a smashing 2019 according to the latest figures from British Lion.
Encouraging food growth
FOOD sales in Scotland outperformed total retail during January.
Getting ready for the menthol ban
MENTHOL cigarettes will be banned from 20 May, but there are some retailers, and plenty of consumers, who are unsure of exactly what this means.
Meat deal to support food drive
FOOD banks, homeless shelters and school breakfast clubs will all benefit from a new promotion at Asda.
A record year of retail giving
SCOTTISH retailers gave more to good causes than ever before last year.
Slow new year for multiples
WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.
