Parliament signs off on DRS
DRS has been given the green light by the Scottish Parliament, paving the way for the launch of deposit return in July 2022.
MSPs signed...
High street still struggling
Scotland's high streets continue to suffer under the weight of coronavirus restrictions, with retail sales markedly below 2019 levels.
Public urged to mind shops
Costcutter launches new campaign
MSPs back retail crime bill
THE Scottish Parliament has unanimously backed a bill that would give retailers more protection under the law.
Put forward by Scottish Labour MSP for Edinburgh...
Fudge seals the deal
MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process
Tariffs could be disastrous
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of Brexit disaster with the UK still without an EU trade deal as Scottish Grocer went to press
Nisa retailer kept up to date on pandemic trends
Nisa has been offering independent retailers a new insights and information service comprising weekly data reports covering a broad range of key issues affecting stores
Booze move for Bestway
First premium off sales store opens in Leeds
C-stores exempt from takeaway restrictions
ScotGov issues guidance on new restrictions
Scottish convenience retailers are exempt from new Covid-19 restrictions on takeaways, which come into force on Saturday 16 January,...
GroceryAid aims to inspire
GROCERYAID’s Scottish committee is inviting retailers, store colleagues, friends and family to join the industry charity for a digital event on Tuesday (2 March).
The...
Call for more support
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for additional government support for the sector to help combat a dramatic drop in customer footfall.
Unwashed spuds back on shelf
TESCO is trialling the sale of unwashed potatoes in a bid to reduce waste and increase shelf life.
New-look Nisa units score sales
More than 50 Nisa stores have been refitted this year and sales are on the up for the new-look stores
Open for business in Edinburgh
Scotmid has upgraded its store on Leven Street in Tollcross, Edinburgh
Industry faces in at insight body
COMMERCIAL insight and social impact body, IGD, has added four food and consumer goods industry figures to its board of trustees.
Super score for grocery
A SUMMER of sun and sport helped to drive growth for UK supermarkets.
