Co-op ditches plastic bags
Plastic bags are set to be removed from the Co-op and replaced with a compostable alternative
Big birthday for Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic is celebrating eight decades in the business
Buying group reveals its post-merger board
Plenty of Scottish representation at the top of Unitas
A new store for 160th celebrations
Scotmid is gearing up to celebrate its 160th anniversary by ringing in 2019 with a new purpose-built convenience store
Big change for lottery
National Lottery operator Camelot has unveiled changes to both Lotto and Euromillions, as well as a new draw game scheduled to launch in 2019
Tough trading top of agenda
Experts warn of challenging conditions
Shout about your store
There is still time to submit your entry for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019
Change at the top for Bestway
There will be a changing of the guard at the top of Bestway Wholesale next month as managing director Martin Race has announced plans to step down on 30 November
Doors are open at Jack’s
Tesco has thrown its hat into the discounter ring with the launch of new store brand, Jack’s
Re-tail support for SSPCA
In good news for animal-lovers, Scotmid Co-operative has announced the Scottish SPCA will be its Charity of the Year for 2018/19
Tesco trials DRS
Tesco is the latest retailer to trial DRS, launching a pilot scheme across five stores
Filshill posts strong results
Turnover and margins are ticking upwards at JW Filshill, the latest financial results for the Glasgow-based wholesaler reveal
Over 300 c-stores lost in last year
ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
SRC calls for business rates freeze
SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal
Competition watchdog launches investigation
Nisa’s health push
Nisa has boosted its health credentials by teaming up with the Scottish Government funded Healthy Living Programme




































