Jobs threatened as Adelie drops Kilmarnock

ADELIE Foods — the firm behind Urban Eat sandwiches — has announced it plans to shut down its Kilmarnock factory, shifting production to sites...
A group of people open Co-op Selkirk using novelty scissors to cut a Co-op branded ribbon.

Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland

Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.
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Much more than an after thought

Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

UK DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new move for DRS

DRS administrator UK DMO has changed its name to Exchange for Change and unveiled new packaging details as the next step is taken towards DRS.
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Sainsbury’s gives staff a pay hike

Sainsbury's has announced an increase to its basic hourly rate for all Sainsbury’s and Argos store staff.
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Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
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Lending a helping paw

Scotmid has been taking the lead when it comes to rehoming animals, as part of its ongoing support of the Scottish SPCA .
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ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
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A diamond day for Londis

Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary
Two people stand at a forecourt fuel station as one of them fills up a plastic bottle with fuel to steal.

Fuel theft crime wave magnified by first-time offenders

Forecourt station security firm Forecourt Eye has reported a spike in fuel theft across Britain that has been driven by first-time offenders.

Ten year block on supermarket merger

CMA blocks further Sainsbury's and Asda merger attempts until 2029 THE dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and...
Aerial image of a bp Asda on the More forecourt station with car wash and tyre services.

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 .
Graham Watson, president at the SGF, stands holding a flag with the Scotland Loves Local logo on it with colleague Katie McKenzie-Wilson.

SGF encourages stores to fly the flag for local businesses

The SGF has backed the upcoming Scotland Loves Local week in June to highlight the importance of supporting community businesses in Scotland.
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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