Soft drinks levy live
Reformulation takes sting out of the sugar tax
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
A natural move for Vass
NATURAL food company Wessanen has named Emma Vass as its new UK CEO.
SRC hits out at squeeze
CONSUMERS are being squeezed from all sides according to David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium
Gove keen on DRS for south of the border
ENVIRONMENT secretary Michael Gove was poised to announce plans to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers
Tesco and Booker have become one
Shareholder vote marks completion of merger
Extra mile in the snow
CUSTOMERS in the catchment area of Day-Today Kelty were in luck during the snowstorms thanks to some quick thinking from retailer Zahid Ullah.
Scotmid boss on top form
SOME of the brightest stars in convenience retailing were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018.
Plenty to chew over this spring
Consultations abound at Westminster
New chapter of devolution
Lonsdale said Brexit will herald a “fresh chapter of devolution in the UK”, but suggested these powers shouldn’t be used to disrupt the UK’s internal single market.
Retail crime consultation deadline near
RETAILERS only have a short time left to respond to a consultation on a potential Scottish Parliament retail crime bill.
An app tailored to retail
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
Crime continues to cost millions
BRC figures reveal a £700m black hole
Kerryfresh is no more
DELIVERED wholesaler Kerryfresh has entered administration due to ongoing financial pressure and loss of customers.
Bargain Booze owner collapses
Conviviality, the firm behind Bargain Booze, Central Convenience and Matthew Clark, is entering administration
Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
