Tesco Express North street Glasgow

Checkout donations at Tesco

Tesco customers have been chipping in to support health charities, through a self-service till mechanic.
Scotmid snappy shopper

Snapping up a big partner

Snappy Shopper has secured another major contract, joining forces with Scotmid in Edinburgh.

Retail crime bill secures committee backing

A CAMPAIGN to provide shopworkers with more protection under the law has taken a major step forward. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and...

Spirits move bears fruit for Kopparberg

Neil Robinson offers his views on how the Swedish cider brand has fared since expanding into spirits
The Distell Rewards and Members Scheme

Distell launches new retailer reward scheme

Spirits firm Distell has launched a new loyalty reward scheme for Scotland’s licensed retailers.
Aldi Freezer and Chill Factory in Bathgate

Aldi project complete

ALDI’s mammoth frozen and chilled facility in Bathgate has opened its doors
Tesco Express store exterior

Tesco bids to hit zero in 15 years

Electric vehicles, renewable energy farms and solar panels at its stores are all part of Tesco’s plan to hit zero net carbon by 2035
Tennents advent calendar

Brewer backs industry colleagues

SCOTTISH brewer Tennent’s dug deep over the festive period to support Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
ACS local shop

Rural event goes digital

THE Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) will launch its Rural Shop Report this month in a virtual event on 23 February.
2021 ACS Rural Shop Report

Rural retailers are essential

Rural shops provide a lifeline for isolated communities, according to the latest report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes

No rates to pay until 2022

SCOTTISH retailers have been spared a sudden return of business rates this summer, thanks to MSPs at Holyrood signing off on the SNP’s latest Budget proposal.
NOTES WITH COINS OVER

Fee free cashback coming soon

RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...

Travel tickets deal

Card payment solutions provider Payzone has secured a contract with coach and long-distance bus operator National Express Coach
(From left) Gillian Edgar and Kathryn Neil with CJ Lang boss Colin McLean.

Health trial spreads out

CJ LANG stepped up to support healthier eating habits last month, by distributing fruit and water to school children through its Spar stores.

Power in a powder

MARS Chocolate Drinks & Treats has added Chocolate M&M’s Hi Protein whey powder to its protein range.
Paypoint terminal

PayPoint launches refer a friend

PAYPOINT has introduced a new ‘refer a friend’ reward scheme for existing partners as it seeks to recruit new retailers to the platform. The promotion,...