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.
Scottish retailers are World Cup winners
Scottish retailers were winners during Scotland's appearance at the World Cup, with SRC data showing a 1.7% rise in footfall during June year on year.
New boss for NFRN
THERE is a new face at the top of the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
Asco Foods gains distribution for Vitasoy
Asian products distributor Asco Foods has been chosen as the UK & Ireland distributor for the Hong Kong soy-based drinks brand Vitasoy.
Wrigley cuts price and size in gum relaunch
SUGAR confectionery firm Wrigley is ringing the changes on its 5 brand of gum. The company has just changed the pack and RRP of...
ACS Local Shop Report highlights retailer challenges
The 2026 Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) says taxes such as higher employer National Insurance contributions and business rates are holding back investment in the sector.
Boost for new year
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has praised JPI Media’s latest pro rata terms for newsagents.
On 27 December, the firm behind The Scotsman raised...
Menthol ban is coming
From 20 May, the sale of menthol cigarettes will be prohibited in the UK
Council rates control plan blocked
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
MSPs have voted to retain...
Celebrating Scotland’s best
BEFORE the coronavirus crisis ramped up, retailers, staff and suppliers came together for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – and what a night they had.
Call to arms in food fraud fight
Industry key to success according to food crime unit boss Ron McNaughton
Ending WFH helps city stores
INDUSTRY leaders from Scotland’s retail sector have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to end work-from-home orders.
Celebrating independents
Retailers at heart of new digital campaign
BRC sounds no-deal alarm
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could see food prices soar, piling pressure on low-income families.
A new report from...
Nisa Expo returns to Stoneleigh
NISA plans to bring its annual tradeshow back in a physical format this year.
The annual Nisa Expo exhibition is set to be held at...
Pandemic push a success for Scotmid
Society posts strong half year financial results despite major challenges of Covid-19 crisis
