Everything included in Scotland’s DRS
No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Supermarket deal quashed
CMA rules against Sainsbury's-Asda merger
Prepare for the new generation
UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20
Read insight & advice for convenience retailers right here
Town centres struggle
Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
Wall’s aims for a sunny side up
WALL’S aims to make its thick pork sausages a barbecue must with a three-month promotion giving customers the chance to win cash by predicting...
Getting to know the new note
There is a new Bank of England £50 note in circulation and the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted a number of security measures to help retailers be prepared
New rules for self isolation
COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January).
Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...
The caring side of KeyStore
KEYSTORE retailers went above and beyond for their communities over the festive period, to the benefit of 42 local foodbanks.
Contactless limit increase
BARCLAYCARD is rolling out a new £45 contactless limit across UK retailers this month.
Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift
March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
One third reporting a sales drop
While many c-stores have experienced extraordinary sales growth during the COVID-19 crisis, a new report from the ACS has found one third have seen a fall in sales
Wholesale betrayal
Strong words from Unitas boss
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
Summer success
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has been celebrating its highest ever levels of shopper engagement for its summer campaign
JTI takes two to court
JTI has welcomed the successful prosecution of two individuals selling counterfeit tobacco through Facebook
