Strong sales on the black market
Over three-quarters of smokers are regularly avoiding taxes by buying tobacco from the black market, abroad or duty free
Vote imminent on Landmark Wholesale and Today’s deal
Buying groups drop merger bombshell
MPs want e-cig rules loosened
E-cigarettes should not be treated in the same way as conventional cigarettes, according to a report by MPs
Fears over closures
SAINSBURY’S proposed merger with Asda could lead to up to 300 store closures, despite initial assurances that no shops would be shut
Ugly produce wasted
Over a third of fruit and vegetables grown across Europe never reach shop shelves because they don’t meet supermarket standards for appearance
SRC not keen on new rates levers
Online and out of town tax under fire
Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal
When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Game on for Spar winner
A DUMFRIES gymnastics coach has been awarded £10,000 by Spar after being named the overall winner of the fascia’s People’s Podium Campaign
SG interview: Richard Walker, Iceland
Iceland boss takes aim at plastic waste
Four seasons for retailers
Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Nourishing young talent
Border Biscuits opened its doors to eager high school kids this summer to teach them a thing or two about entrepreneurship
Going bunkers for new golf partnership
American golf champion Cristie Kerr has become the newest partner of Loch Lomond Whiskies, official spirit of The Open and the Women’s British Open
SG interview: Boyd Tunnock, Tunnock’s
Expanding teacakes – it’s all go at Tunnock’s
It’s a premium opportunity
Pernod Ricard’s Chris Shead talks spirits
Off-trade is in high spirits report finds
Spirits are soaring in the Scottish off-trade according to the latest market report from William Grant & Sons
Good causes get boost from Nisa
Two Scottish charities were among the winners