Costcutter trials app

Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new loyalty app for consumers on a three-month trial basis.

Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!

The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021
Scottish Parliament

Election: Parties set out retail stalls

SCOTLAND's political parties have unveiled a raft of policies aimed at revitalising the high street and supporting retailers – as the country prepares to...

Wholesaler awards return

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced its industry programme The Achievers Awards will return for a face-to-face event next year

Slow recovery for food

Total sales are still in decline but food sales in Scotland were up by 2.5% in May compared to the same month in 2019

Agreeing the right lease is important

Rachel Shaw looks at rents in a post-covid age
Eilidh McGuire (Senior Associate at Hill Brown Licensing) is smiling for the camera

Keeping alcohol delivery compliant

Home delivery is booming, but retailers must take care with off sales

Footfall still dragging

FOOTFALL continues to languish below pre-pandemic levels in Scotland despite showing an overall increase from July.

Focusing on c-stores

ANDY Williams changed roles at Quintessential Brands and now serves as head of convenience.
CrimeStoppers shopworker poster

Campaign shines light on new law

Crimestoppers has been throwing its weight behind the new Protection of Workers Act by reaching out to retailers and consumers in a bid to raise awareness of the new law.

A year in review: major employment law events

Dentons legal expert Laura Morrison reviews 2021 and looks ahead to 2022.

Few booze cruises to Carlisle

THE impact of minimum unit pricing (MUP) on cross-border purchases of alcohol has been minimal according to a new report from Public Health Scotland.
reduced stickers in supermarket

Consumers concerned

The Covid crisis may have subsided, but the impact of inflation on consumer trends may just be beginning.
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HFSS ban postponed

THE UK Government has delayed it ban on pre-watershed TV and online advertising for foods deemed high in fat, sugar and salt.

Protection bill not for Scots

SCOTTISH MP Graeme Morrice, has introduced a private members bill at Westminster intended to give shop workers protection against assaults – but if enforced,...
Morrisons forecourt

Blame game leads to a CMA inquiry

The average cost of filling a tank of petrol hit £100 for the first time last month, as the UK government briefed against forecourt retailers.