Demands for DRS compensation
Industry firms have been demanding compensation from the Scottish Government after the latest announcement that DRS would be delayed until October 2025.
Spar gives back with its Saturday specials
PADDINGTON Bear and Lanarkshire MSP Clare Adamson were the guests of honour at a Motherwell c-store last month when Spar in the town’s Logans...
Ready for the biggest night
WE’RE almost there. After months of judging visits that reached all across Scotland the finalists have been chosen and we’re all ready for the...
Summing up home choice
Figures reveal potential of snacks
Going bananas for Fairtrade?
COCOA, sugar and bananas are the star performers in a Fairtrade sector which its supporters say appears to be recession-proof. Estimated Fairtrade sales...
Pressure on the high street
Scotland’s high streets have experienced a nosedive in footfall under lockdown, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium
Whisky bottler appoints new hires
The Single Cask is out to highlight the stories to be found with its whisky brands through the appointment of two new hires in its senior management team.
Academics call for warnings
But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs
HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Work together for independents
COSTCUTTER CEO Darcy Willson-Rymer is at the heart of a major change in the UK symbol store industry that could have far-reaching effects beyond...
Cans beat the wet summer
IT may have rained and it may have poured but last year’s summer washout didn’t dampen the spirit of Britain’s soft drinks fans. And...
Glasgow … we have lift-off!
AG BARR’S Irn-Bru ‘Cheer We Go’ promotion is ... go!
The pre-Games promo will be available to retailers as of this month.
The company says 11,000...
No panic in the aisles
PANIC buying may not be as prolific as it appears according to data from Kantar.
SGF slams snub on vape ban
The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
SGF blasts e-cig ad ban
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has strongly criticised proposals to give the Scottish government wide-ranging powers to ban the advertising of electronic cigarettes, contained in...
Lamb steps up at CJ Lang
CJ Lang’s managing director, Scott Malcolm, is stepping down after nine years in the role, to be replaced by trading director David Lamb.
Health call is slammed
Outgoing chief medical officer for the UK, Dame Sally Davies, has taken heat from industry for controversial proposals aimed at curbing obesity.
