Sweet for social media
United Wholesale (Scotland) caused some serious buzz on social media last month, reaching more than four million Facebook users with one chocolate bar .
Celebrate Scotland
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is here, with stores, suppliers, bars and restaurants across the country getting behind the national larder .
Public backing for glass in DRS
Four in five Scottish consumers say glass should be included in a deposit return scheme (DRS) – a new survey has revealed .
New tool to tackle crime
Retailers Against Crime has launched a new app allowing members to submit incident reports and contact RAC instantly while on the move .
No-deal competition freeze
Supermarket bosses, food and drink producers, and suppliers have called for competition law to be suspended in the event of a 'no-deal' Brexit .
Town centres struggle
Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
Retailers on top of MUP roll out
Report finds c-stores as good as multiples .
Budget must bring rates action
The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on government to publish a timetabled plan to “substantially reduce” business rates .
More RVMs roll out
Boots is the latest high street retailer to launch a DRS trial in Scotland .
Discounter bins plastic
Lidl has introduced reusable fruit and veg bags across its store estate .
Restrictions called for in obesity fight
Groups pressure First Minister to act in autumn .
Awards nod for retail trial
Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
Buckfast launches new BBQ sauce
SCOTTISH off-trade favourite Buckfast is branching out.
The English tonic wine, which has long been a top seller in convenience stores across the country, is...
Industry legend will be sorely missed
IT is with great regret that we must report that John Drummond has passed away.
John was a true legend of Scottish retailing but, far...
Lotto double prize weekend
CAMELOT will double every fixed-cash prize in this Saturday’s Lotto draw.
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20
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