Sainsbury’s and Asda deal raises competition concerns
COMPETITION concerns raised over the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda will be the subject of an in depth investigation from the Competition and...
Co-op celebrates Scottish suppliers
THERE was no shortage of celebrations last night (September 13) at the first-ever Co-op Scottish Supplier Awards, with winners crowned across 11 categories.
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Unitas board revealed
Big jobs for Scottish wholesale figures
UNITAS Wholesale – the new buying group formed from the merger of Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group – has...
Landmark and Today’s merger gets green light
Landmark Wholesale and Today's Group are set to merge after members overwhelmingly backed a joint proposal from both buying groups' boards
Two way radio: Keep your security staff talking
Scotland’s supermarkets are a magnet for criminals, making security a top priority across the sector
Strong sales on the black market
Over three-quarters of smokers are regularly avoiding taxes by buying tobacco from the black market, abroad or duty free
Vote imminent on Landmark Wholesale and Today’s deal
Buying groups drop merger bombshell
MPs want e-cig rules loosened
E-cigarettes should not be treated in the same way as conventional cigarettes, according to a report by MPs
Fears over closures
SAINSBURY’S proposed merger with Asda could lead to up to 300 store closures, despite initial assurances that no shops would be shut
Ugly produce wasted
Over a third of fruit and vegetables grown across Europe never reach shop shelves because they don’t meet supermarket standards for appearance
SRC not keen on new rates levers
Online and out of town tax under fire
Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal
When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Game on for Spar winner
A DUMFRIES gymnastics coach has been awarded £10,000 by Spar after being named the overall winner of the fascia’s People’s Podium Campaign
SG interview: Richard Walker, Iceland
Iceland boss takes aim at plastic waste
Four seasons for retailers
Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Nourishing young talent
Border Biscuits opened its doors to eager high school kids this summer to teach them a thing or two about entrepreneurship
