Scotfresh boss makes his mark
CONVENIENCE store chain Scotfresh has appointed experienced industry executive Mark Steven as its new managing director.
Restructuring at Paterson Arran
LIVINGSTON-based shortbread producer Paterson Arran Ltd has announced a restructuring of its business.
Symbol rolls out data-led planogram
UNITED Wholesale Grocers (UWG) flagship symbol group Lifestyle Express has issued a new data-driven planogram.
Online training tools for McColl’s
MCCOLL’S has launched a new online training initiative in partnership with Bolt Learning.
Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts
Member’s bill has second reading this month
Tesco goes Deutsche
Supermarket may launch its own discounter chain.
Report finds RBS hurt businesses
Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
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 continues to dig deep
SCOTMID has raised a six figure sum in as many months for suicide prevention charity Samaritans.
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.
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.
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.
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...
