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ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
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A diamond day for Londis

Londis turns 60 this year and the symbol group has big plans for its diamond anniversary
Two people stand at a forecourt fuel station as one of them fills up a plastic bottle with fuel to steal.

Fuel theft crime wave magnified by first-time offenders

Forecourt station security firm Forecourt Eye has reported a spike in fuel theft across Britain that has been driven by first-time offenders.

Ten year block on supermarket merger

CMA blocks further Sainsbury's and Asda merger attempts until 2029 THE dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and...
Aerial image of a bp Asda on the More forecourt station with car wash and tyre services.

Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv

Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
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No merger for a decade

The dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled .
Graham Watson, president at the SGF, stands holding a flag with the Scotland Loves Local logo on it with colleague Katie McKenzie-Wilson.

SGF encourages stores to fly the flag for local businesses

The SGF has backed the upcoming Scotland Loves Local week in June to highlight the importance of supporting community businesses in Scotland.
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Awards nod for retail trial

Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
A group of people stand in Spar Kincorth for a live broadcast of Original 106 Breakfast Show.

Spar Kincorth played host to Original 106 broadcast

Aberdeenshire store Spar Kincorth recently played host to north eastern radio station Original 106 with its Breakfast Show taking place inside the store.
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FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions

Promo ban could damage industry
Seabrook’s new-look packaging points to the brand’s Yorkshire heritage, while Walkers sends Gary Linker off on his tractor to source British ingredients.

Gluten-free from Yorkshire

YORKSHIRE-based snack manufacturer Seabrook has given its crisps a major revamp, underlining the brand’s regional heritage. The new-look packaging, released this month, also...
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David Sands expands stores

David’s Kitchen has opened its third outlet in Kirkcaldy, Fife
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Post Office settles over Horizon IT trial

POSTMASTERS who took on the Post Office have received a serious windfall after the firm said it would pay £58m to settle claims
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Aldi offers a pay rise

ALDI store employees will receive a pay rise this month as the discounter seeks to pay staff a ‘living wage’.

Slow new year for multiples

WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.

A well-kent face for the SWA

A FAMILIAR face to many Scottish convenience retailers has taken on a new role at the Scottish Wholesale Association.