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David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Head shots of Lynda Heywood (L) and Juliet Sotnick (R), non-executive directors at UK DMO.

UK DMO appoints new directors to bring more business experience to DRS roll out

The UK DMO has strengthened its management team further with the appointment of two new, non-executive directors to its board.
Mike Hancox, chief executive officer at Tayto Group.

Tayto Group appoints new CEO

Mike Hancox is set to become the new chief executive officer at Tayto Group in January as its current CEO is set to retire come 2026.
Wooden boxes holding fruit and vegetables sit on top of a store shelf unit.

Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches

Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.
Colin McLean, chief executive at CJ Lang & Son, stands at a podium delivering a talk during the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2025.

Spar Scotland posts positive results amid turbulent trading period

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has reported positive trading results despite the challenges of the trading environment from recent years.
Man lighting a cigarette

Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year

More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards logo against a blue background.

Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards adds after-party event

The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced the addition of a new after-party celebration to its upcoming Achievers Awards ceremony.
A group of school children hold up balloons that spell out 50,000 to mark 50,000 breakfasts served to kids by the Healthy Living Programme.

Healthy Living Programme serves breakfast to 50,000 pupils

The Healthy Living Programme has marked a major milestone in its Welby Breakfast initiative as it has served more than 50,000 breakfasts to pupils in Scotland.
A person stands in a kitchen cooking food in a pot.

Don’t let good food go to waste

Scottish Grocer has partnered with FareShare Scotland for the third year running with the return of its annual food bank collection campaign.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street holding a red file.

UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...

The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
A bottle of Isle of Raasay whisky stands on top of a barrel in a warehouse with barrels in the background.

Isle of Raasay named World’s Best Scotch Whisky at Global Spirit Awards

Hebridean distiller Isle of Raasay has picked up the World's Best Scotch Whisky award at the Las Vegas Global Spirits Awards for its Cask Strength dram.
A family line up at the start of the Simon Howie Puddin Race ready to take part in the fundraiser.

Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH

Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.

Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour...

Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour at The Scottish Grocer Awards.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising

A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
Promotional image for Spar Scotland's 'Spin into Spring' mechanic for the spring 2026 season.

Spar Scotland unveils new spin to win mechanic for spring promotion

Spar Scotland has unveiled an exclusive digital activation for spring 2026 with its new spin-to-win mechanic 'Spin into Spring'.
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