Green by name and by nature
EROS Retail has expanded yet again, with a new store in Aberdeenshire under its Greens brand.
Shoppers ‘want to buy Scottish food and drink’
A massive 84% Scots want to buy more Scottish food and drink products, according to data from The Knowledge Bank, released to mark the start of Scottish Food & Drink September.
Virus rocks retail
THE UK is enduring the biggest change to daily life since the Second World War, and Scotland’s retailers are on the front lines.
Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS
A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Masks seem to be slipping
Retailers report mixed bag of compliance
Fudge seals the deal
MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process
Delivery deal for Co-op
CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
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
More support for local stores
Two thirds say they shop local when they can
CJ Lang adds more stores
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been celebrating a successful end to 2020, following the recruitment of 14 new stores to the symbol in the second half of the year.
Seal of approval
Construction of a new distillery on Islay has been given the green light after Elixir Distillers was granted planning permission by Argyll and Bute council.
An appy year ahead
ONLINE shopping platform Appy Shop has announced it is teaming up with EPOS and service provider TSG UK.
Unlock sales with big data
Convenience retailers should ramp up their use of data and insights to attract younger consumers, data and insight firm TWC has claimed
Helping firms to cut carbon
Scotland’s larder is second to none and the Highlands and Islands are home to world renowned food and drink producers whose exports are sought across the globe.
Fighting for a healthier diet
Emma Thompson, Jamie Oliver and Giovanna Fletcher are among the cast of celebrities encouraging children to eat veg in a new TV ad
