Family business goes the extra mile
HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The pair, along with...
A mental health lifeline
Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services
Illicit trade tracker
JTI has launched a new ‘Postcode Calculator’ tool offering retailers a view of how their local area has been affected by the illicit tobacco trade.
Mandatory face coverings from 10 July
FACE coverings will be mandatory in Scottish shops this month, the First Minister has announced.
Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the new rule will come...
Digital grocery shopping soaring in the UK
Online grocery shopping growth continues to gather steam according to the latest retail sales figures
Lidl’s largest in Scotland
Edinburgh store opens after refurbishment
Sales up despite fewer supermarket trips
The threat of lockdown in various parts of the UK inspired a 6.9% rise in supermarket sales for the four weeks to 31 October, with a jump of 7.2% in the final week of the period
New deal for Post Office
Royal Mail and PO enter long-term agreement
Membership soars at SWA
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has bolstered its numbers following a recruitment drive that saw 27 wholesalers join as members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Collecting from Aldi
ALDI has launched click-and-collect services in Scotland for the first time.
Retail associations lay out their cards
CONTINUED business support, a robust retail strategy and a year-long legislative moratorium to help businesses recover from the Covid-19 pandemic are among the key issues highlighted by retail associations ahead of the Scottish Parliamentary elections in May.
Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed
Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.
Mask law to be lifted on 21 March
MANDATORY face covering rules are set to end on 21 March, the First Minister has announced.
Pending a review of medical evidence, the Scottish Government...
Fruit is given a new look
VOLVIC is relaunching its Touch of Fruit flavoured water brand.
One for the kids
SCOTTISH convenience multiple One-O-One has donated over £51,000 to charity partner Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.
Prizes on offer with Bestway
BESTWAY has relaunched its retail development programme, offering retailers the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
