Deliveroo milestone

The-Co-op hit a major delivery milestone last month when it added its 400th store to the Deliveroo app
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Delivery deal for Co-op

CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
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DRS prep is stepping up

Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

Finish line in sight for retail crime bill

The campaign to offer retailers more protection from abuse and assault under the law has come tantalisingly close to victory
Aldi estimates the change will reduce plastic waste by 80 tonnes.

Plastic pulled from steak

ALDI has introduced cardboard packaging across its entire steak range in Scotland
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Industry unites against takeaway ban

Trade associations sound economic alarm SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
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Halewood’s spirit doctor

Dr Kirstie McCallum has taken up the mantle at Halewood Artisanal Spirits, as its new master blender.

Rapid tests for staff

Bestway has introduced Lateral Flow Testing (LTF) for Covid-19 across its wholesale business
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Driving growth with new post

DIFFERENTIATOR Brands has appointed a new UK business development manager.

Food still top of retail

Food sales remained high in March but total Scottish sales were down by 11.5%, figures from KPMG have revealed
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Tesco bans all plastic ring packs

Tesco has pledged to scrap all soft plastic rings and shrink wrap packaging from its beer and cider range.
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Calorie count for alcohol

Publicly-funded health campaign group Alcohol Focus Scotland has called for the introduction of calorie counts on alcohol labels.
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DPD deal for Post Office

HE Post Office has entered into a new partnership with French parcel delivery firm DPD, the first time the retail brand has joined forces with an external mail carrier in its 360 year history.
Scotmid chief executive John Brodie said the results were a credit to everyone in the society who had produced them.

Scotmid steady in turbulent market

TURNOVER is up and trading profit has been maintained at Scotmid, in a year like no other for the co-operative society.

Nisa relaunches its Community Champions initiative

The returning initiative will recognise different stores each month Nisa charity Making a Difference Locally has relaunched its Community Champions initiative, offering retailers the chance...

Changes afoot

THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the announcement of a company restructure at Menzies Distribution.