Costcutter Berwick

Spending big

Just across the border in Berwick Upon Tweed, a new Costcutter store has opened following a £120,000 refurbishment.

Lottery backs track and field

Cash support for sports and wildlife CAMELOT has been highlighting the range of support offered by the National Lottery Heritage fund – from international sports...
shopping trolley

Food sales sluggish

Scottish food sales were in slight decline towards the tail end of 2021, according to the latest retail sales monitor figures produced for the SRC by KPMG.
Paula Middleton of Spar Scotland

A gift card for loving local

SPAR is the latest national retailer to sign up with the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card.
CJ Lang chief executive Colin McLean

Virtual show makes return

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang invited retailers and suppliers to its second virtual tradeshow last month – offering an update on how the business has progressed during the pandemic.

President appointed

ALLAN Leighton has been appointed the new president of GroceryAid by its board of trustees.
Industry leaders offered insight at the COP26 fringe event held in Glasgow.

Drinks firms act on CO2

CCEP and Pernod Ricard talk about emissions.

Lifting of mask law delayed

FACE mask rules for indoor settings will remain in place beyond March, the First Minister has announced. In February, the Scottish Government announced that the...

Kinder recall: what you need to know

FERRERO has been recalling selected Kinder batches in response to potential salmonella contamination. The recall affects products from the confectionery giant’s plant in Arlon, Belgium....
Retailer advising customer on Blu

Engagement is essential

The personal touch is often what sets a Scottish convenience store apart from its supermarket competition.

Quality and value come in All Rounders

Golden Casket unveils a major update to one of its beloved lines, aligning it with its more premium brand and reflecting the current economic market.
woman in supermarket

Another turn of the screw

SUPERMARKET sales fell by 4.4% during the 12 weeks to 15 May 2022, as consumers felt the effects of significant grocery price inflation.

Achieving a hat trick – CJ Lang

Three in a row for CJ Lang, and United Wholesale Grocers does a double as 2013’s Achievers event sees Scotland’s wholesale industry recognise its...
too good to go logo

Nisa bins waste

NISA retailers have reached hit a major milestone, saving 100,000 meals through the symbol’s partnership with Too Good To Go.
Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink. Black tea down while green and decaff grow

Cuppa-crazy Scots still a nation of tea folk

Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink, Black tea down while green and decaff grow DESPITE the allure of coffee and the health benefits of...
Shopkeeper Asif Mohammad stands outside his convenience shop next to a hand written sign about energy prices.

Act on energy or shops will shut

As soaring energy costs threaten viable businesses, Scottish business owners have been sounding the alarm over electricity price hikes.