Co-op staff to the rescue
Nineteen Co-op stores across the Highlands and Islands have helped to raise over £32,000 to buy a mobility device for a four year old boy
Sports lunch packs punch
Alan Shearer and Mike Tindall were just two of the sporting legends in attendance at the 2018 GroceryAid Sporting Lunch
Alternative for retailers
The Retail Mutual turns 20 next year and the retail insurer is calling on shop owners to get in touch to see what solutions it can provide
Independent champion
The newly formed Unitas Wholesale has promised to stick up for independents at its first major briefing to suppliers
C-stores trial Envipco RVM
Reverse vending machine firm Envipco has teamed up with the Scottish Grocers Federation and recycling firm Viridor to trial its RVMs in three Scottish stores
Butcher more than meating expectations
An Edinburgh butcher has been named ‘Scotch Lamb Butcher of the Year’ by a panel of experts in a competition run by Quality Meat Scotland
Councils ignoring rate relief option
Few councils use powers to cut business rates
Top up shops come out top
The top up shop is making big gains with British consumers, with smaller trips increasing at twice the rate of larger trolley shops
Jackpot for Camelot
National Lottery ticket sales increased by £175.9 million for the first six months of Camelot’s 2018/19 financial year, compared to the first half of 2017/18
A seriously busy year
Mega mergers and major legislation gave retailers plenty to think about
Investing big in vegetarian
The rising demand for vegan and vegetarian products has seen Quorn open the world’s biggest meat alternative production facility in Billingham, County Durham
Nom Stop me now
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has launched a new, all in one solution for retailers looking to branch into hot food
Irn-Bru takes flight for Christmas
The Snowman returns
MUCH like mince pies, tinsel and Michael Buble, the return of the Irn-Bru Snowman advert means that Christmas has well and truly...
Changes afoot at CJ Lang
CJ Lang's new bosses have big ambitions
THE new faces at the top of CJ Lang have made clear their intentions to revamp the Dundee-based...
Vacancies soar on Scotland’s high streets
Latest figures produced for SRC reveal rising vacancy rate
FOOTFALL in Scottish town centres is continuing to decline, while vacancy rates are now 15% higher...
Holidays are coming to Glasgow
HOLIDAYS are coming to Silverburn in Glasgow this weekend as Coca-Cola kicks off its countdown to Christmas tour with the return of its festive...