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.
CSG and Co-op showcase new model
Costcutter retailers are being offered an exclusive opportunity to franchise with the Co-op.
Solid numbers from UWG
Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) has announced double-digit growth in turnover, and an increase in pre-tax profit.
Unitas has big plans
Unitas Wholesale has set out a retail plan for the future, with big ambitions.
Going loopy for recycling
For the first time, people in Edinburgh will now be able to recycle coffee cups, plastic bottles and cans on the street.
C-store DRS test finds glass problematic
Including glass in a Scottish deposit return scheme could be disastrous for convenience retailers, a new test has found.
