Change at the top
Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas Wholesale, has announced he will step down from his role in April
Proposals could see job losses
SAINSBURY’S has said it will axe an estimated 500 office roles as part of its Food First restructure.
Don’t miss out on awards
Scottish Grocer Awards judges are champing at the bit to get out there and see all the great work the nation’s retailers have been putting in over the last 12 months
Free fruit for children trial
Spar Scotland has been running a trial with the SGF Healthy Living Programme, giving out free fruit to children in a bid to encourage healthier eating habits
New BAT scheme is rewarding retailers
Edward Devine, Regional Manager North at BAT talks My BAT Rewards
Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Shop report finds drop in staffing
SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
Budget: Alcohol duty reformed as wages rise
THE biggest reform of alcohol duty for more than a century, was the claim made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget that has...
Innovation partners
NISA has created a new management role aimed at offering increasing access for to the latest retail trials run by the symbol.
Opening up the sails in UK stores
Sailing into the UK just in time for Christmas is Specialty Brands’ Boatyard Sloe Boat Gin.
Cautious praise for Sunak
CHANCELLOR Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement was met with muted praise from supply chain stakeholders last month, with calls for more to be done in the face of rising fuel prices.
Fed thanks Johnson
DANIEL Johnson MSP has been recognised by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) for his support for the sector.
Betrayal and breakdowns
SCOTTISH postmasters provided harrowing testimony at hearings for the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, held in Glasgow last month.
Cigs brand in £5.99 pitch
JTI’S Sovereign brand has a new range priced under £6. Sovereign Blue will be available from mid-March in both king size and superkings, in...
Spar at the door
SPAR UK has signed a deal with Deliveroo to offer delivery from all its Spar stores in Britain.
Kit Kat recalls Chunky Specials
CONFECTIONERY firm Nestlé has launched a voluntary recall of special versions of one of its biggest brands, Kit Kat.
Four Kit Kat Chunky special...
