Food feels inflation
Compared with last year, food sales in Scotland increased by 2.4% for the four weeks to 24 August .
Pernod Ricard’s Chris Shead talks premium spirits in the off trade
C-stores are ‘missing a trick’
Filshill is full of good news
JW Filshill has had cause to celebrate, after boosting its turnover by 7.3%
Big raise for charity
Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally boosted its income by over £500,000 during the last financial year .
A bit of animal magic from Scotmid
Scotmid successfully raised £325,000 for the Scottish SPCA through its partnership with the animal charity .
More Aldis are coming
Aldi has announced plans for a huge expansion
C-stores are a lifeline for UK
The annual Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the importance of c-stores amid turbulent conditions for retail .
‘Epidemic’ of retail violence
A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .
Retailers reminded of Challenge 25 tobacco rules
Staying on top of tobacco tests
Smaller supermarkets gaining market share
Are the big four on the decline?
FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions
Promo ban could damage industry
ScotGov announces its new policy goals
Restriction still on the agenda
Bestway boss gets lordship
Zameer Choudrey, chief executive of Bestway Group, has been appointed to the House of Lords .
Don’t delay, make sure to get your entry in today
Time is running out to get your entry in for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – so don’t delay.
Living wage set to rise
Retailers could have to pay all employees aged over 21 at least £10.50 an hour, within the next five years.
Supporting women
Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
