Free strikes on way out
STRIKE anywhere matches are on their way out, with Republic Technologies set to remove the format from its range ahead of changes to EU regulations.
Zero tolerance for water
SURESITE has launched a new wetstock management solution to the UK forecourt industry which it says has zero tolerance to water.
It’s interest free for SMEs
THE Scottish Government is rolling out an interest-free ‘cashback’ loan scheme to help small and medium-sized businesses reduce their carbon footprint.
Plan for SWA conference takes shape
The 2018 Annual Conference – entitled Bridging The Gap – will also incorporate a number of panel discussions.
Tesco and Booker deal is done
Shareholders for both firms overwhelmingly back merger
50p MUP confirmed
ScotGov settles on original price proposal
THE minimum price for one unit of alcohol in Scotland will be 50pm from 1 May, Scottish Government health...
Charles Wilson takes Tesco job
BOOKER boss Charles Wilson is to head up Tesco’s UK and Ireland business when the supermarket giant completes its acquisition of the wholesaler next...
90 years in the bag
Scottish Grocer is 90 – and what a difference nine decades make
Banking on bottles
Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
FTG is the new fuel
The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting
Fuel steam ahead at Dalmellington store
Village forecourt makes two for Brian Connolly
Ice cream to scream about
Unilever offers some category advice through Partners for Growth scheme
Final flourish for an otherwise tepid year
TOTAL sales in Scotland during December 2017 were 0.8% higher than for the same month the previous year and food sales were up by 4.4%.
Co-op’s Scot push
£28m to be invested in Scotland with new stores.
Prices hold firm despite empty shops
ONE in ten stores in Scotland is lying empty according to a new report.
Banned from surcharges on card payments
RETAILERS have been banned from charging extra to costumers paying with credit or debit cards, following the introduction of new regulations last month.
