More funding for food to go
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced an additional £300,000 in funding for food to go provisions at the SGF’s conference late last month
Butcher more than meating expectations
An Edinburgh butcher has been named ‘Scotch Lamb Butcher of the Year’ by a panel of experts in a competition run by Quality Meat Scotland
Aldi acceleration continues
24 stores were opened across November and December
Certas solutions for independents
Retail director Richard Billington sets out the Gulf case for independent forecourt retailers in Scotland
Court delivers a blow to the PO
Judge questions Subpostmaster contracts
CMA blocks Sainsbury’s and Asda merger
The proposed merger between Sainsbury's and Asda has been blocked by the competition watchdog
Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland
GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries.
The ultra-fast scheme...
Packaging overhaul for environment
Coca-Cola GB has announced plans to roll out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for its Glaceau Smartwater brand by the end of the year .
No energy for under-16s
Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
Budget must bring rates action
The Scottish Retail Consortium has called on government to publish a timetabled plan to “substantially reduce” business rates .
Filshill is full of good news
JW Filshill has had cause to celebrate, after boosting its turnover by 7.3%
Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.
The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...
Have your say on crime
The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey
Major gift from Certas
Certas Energy was on hand to spread Christmas cheer to sick children in Glasgow over the festive period
Small lift for Scottish food
GROCERY had an uninspiring festive period in Scotland, according to sales figures for the five weeks to 28 December.
Coronavirus grants extended
Grants now available for multiple business properties
THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties.
Launched last month, the small business...
