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Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv

Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
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No merger for a decade

The dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled .
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Awards nod for retail trial

Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
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FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions

Promo ban could damage industry
Seabrook’s new-look packaging points to the brand’s Yorkshire heritage, while Walkers sends Gary Linker off on his tractor to source British ingredients.

Gluten-free from Yorkshire

YORKSHIRE-based snack manufacturer Seabrook has given its crisps a major revamp, underlining the brand’s regional heritage. The new-look packaging, released this month, also...
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David Sands expands stores

David’s Kitchen has opened its third outlet in Kirkcaldy, Fife
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Post Office settles over Horizon IT trial

POSTMASTERS who took on the Post Office have received a serious windfall after the firm said it would pay £58m to settle claims
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Aldi offers a pay rise

ALDI store employees will receive a pay rise this month as the discounter seeks to pay staff a ‘living wage’.

Slow new year for multiples

WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.

A well-kent face for the SWA

A FAMILIAR face to many Scottish convenience retailers has taken on a new role at the Scottish Wholesale Association.
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Thousands apply for COVID grants

MORE than 71,000 applications have been received for coronavirus business support grants in Scotland. As of 5 May, local authorities in Scotland had awarded 53,765...
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Rates win in England

RETAILERS south of the border had cause for celebration when the UK Supreme Court upheld a ruling against separate rates for ATMs
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Comic book treatment for a heroic retailer

MONIAIVE retailer Graham Watson has taken coronavirus heroism to the next level by appearing in a special comic

New roles at Filshill

JW Filshill has bolstered its management team with two top-level appointments
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More funds for producers

SCOTLAND Food & Drink has created a new £250,000 fund to support the development of Scotland’s regional food groups
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Fast mail up by a third

Post Office has reported a 30% increase in its fast track mail service ‘Drop & Go’ since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced in March