National insurance rates to rise
FROM 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023, National Insurance contributions will increase by 1.25%, cutting pay packets and adding to retailer wage bills.
Christmas concern
Food sales continued growth was the only positive to take from latest Scottish Retail Sales Monitor figures produced for the Scottish Retail Consortium by KPMG.
Environmental cups for COP
GRAHAM’S, The Family Dairy has introduced new environmentally friendly packaging for its Skyr range.
Brewed for good
BREWGOODER has put sustainability at the heart of its range, as it prepares to launch five new beers onto Co-op shelves in the new year.
Panther wins with Dragons
GLASGOW entrepreneur Paul Crawford gave his brand a serious exposure boost last month, when he appeared on BBC’s Dragon’s Den.
A fascia first in Scotland
CJ Lang has opened its first new company store since 2017 – and the first store under its new Spar Market format.
New cash access law
THE UK Government has pledged to protect access to cash through new legislation unveiled in last month’s Queen’s Speech.
Back business Osborne told
RETAILERS have asked Chancellor George Osborne to use the budget to help them get through the recession. That is, they say, within his power....
Hiring push for Eddy’s
Former Morning, Noon & Night retailer Stephen Thompson is on a recruitment drive, as he prepares to ramp up expansion of his new Eddy’s brand.
Sure start to the day
How our health-promoting champs took the message to local kids
BROADWAY Convenience Store in Edinburgh’s Oxgangs area should know how to do celebrations – it’s...
Six figures for charity
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has pledged to donate over £100,000 to help fund community groups and charities across Scotland.
Loco scores its first 50
LOCO, Nisa’s symbol group for smaller c-stores, now has 50 branches across the UK including four in Scotland. One of the Scottish outlets is...
Irn-Bru Energy free stock
Scottish soft drinks giant AG Barr is celebrating the launch of a new Irn-Bru Energy campaign with an exclusive competition for retailers.
Sarwar in hot seat at wholesale group
THERE’S a new man at the top of Scotland’s wholesale industry representative organisation. Asim Sarwar is the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
The...
Sands joins Spar Scotland
David Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour
FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours.
The new Cutters Choice - A True...
