RBS branch

Report finds RBS hurt businesses

Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
esco Express

Tesco goes Deutsche

Supermarket may launch its own discounter chain.
Alcohol fridge

Minimum unit price guidance on way

The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing
Scotmid Samaritans

Scotmid continues to dig deep

SCOTMID has raised a six figure sum in as many months for suicide prevention charity Samaritans.
Suresite

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.

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.
Goldenacre Mini Market

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.
Craig Brown

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
Man with gum at work

Banking on bottles

Bottle formats seeing increasing success for gum, say producers
HIM said it is important for retailers to note that the rise of FTG doesn’t mean fewer shoppers are purchasing fuel.

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
Collection of ice creams

Ice cream to scream about

Unilever offers some category advice through Partners for Growth scheme