Promo ban slammed
Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Cash crisis in Scotland
The top two areas in the UK with the highest populations, but no ATM or Post Office, are in Scotland
New pack and competition for Greenall’s
To support the launch of Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin PMP, the brand is holding a competition for retailers who could win £1,000 of Love2Shop vouchers
Industry backs Purple Tuesday
Stores across UK commit to support disabled customers
RETAILERS across the UK are doing their bit to support disabled customers today (12 November) as part...
Barclays backs retail tech
Karen Johnson of Barclays bank tells Scottish Grocer how technology is set to become increasingly important to retail
Big birthday for Scotmid
Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary
SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday.
The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Fee increase for Postmasters
POST Officer retailers are set to receive a 10% increase in commission payouts by 2021.
Following a six-month review, the Post Office announced it will...
Food solid but retail still struggles
Food sales continue to buck the trend in Scottish retail.
Mixed fortunes at supermarkets
As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
Huge Lidl distribution centre opens
Lidl has officially opened its £70m distribution centre on the Eurocentral industrial estate near Bellshill.
Helping hand from Hamlyns
Some were surprised last month when it was revealed that the winner of the World Porridge Making Championship was, in fact, from England.
Success celebrated at Scottish Gin Awards
Scotland's booming gin industry was recognised last month at the third annual Scottish Gin Awards.
Posh nosh coming to Glasgow
Fine food will be on display at the SEC Glasgow in January, with the return of Scotland’s Speciality Food Show.
Bourtreehill retailer fights discounter opening
‘Lidl could take 20% of sales’
Edgepos grows again
Henderson Technology has appointed Petroassist UK as an authorised reseller of its EDGEPoS technology.
