Scotland business rates frozen for another year
ScotGov has announced a freeze to business rates for another year, as retailers continue to face constant challenges to trading in the retail sector.
Booker cracks a new supply deal with Shell
WHOLESALER Booker has secured a new three-year deal to supply Shell stores nationally
SGF underlines success for its Go Local Programme
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the success of its Go Local Programme in supporting Scottish produce in stores across the whole of Scotland.
Bestway launches van sales operation
BESTWAY Wholesale is starting up a new van sales operation
Computer age checks are on trial
In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
Over £3k in illicit nicotine products seized in Falkirk
Tobacco detection dog Boo helped to uncover over £3,000 worth of illegal nicotine products in a Falkirk high street premises earlier in February.
Lidl and Aldi at heart of growth
INFLATION and the expansion of the discounters continue to be the two prongs of the fork doing all the heavy lifting in terms of sales growth in the UK’s grocery sector.
Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative
UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
Tunnock’s teacakes are safe for take-off
The Royal Air Force has lifted the ban on the beloved Scottish treat Tunnock's teacakes from its flights after proving they no longer pose a risk to pilots.
Brexit pressure on food bills
A HOUSE of Lords report on the availability and price of food following Brexit has fired a shot across the government’s bow
Nabeel Ramzan steps down from United Wholesale Grocers position
FORMER joint owner of United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Nabeel Ramzan has stepped down from his position to focus on his personal pursuits.
Winners on the track
SCOTTISH Olympic middle distance runner Laura Muir put some Strathmore Water competition winners through their paces in an exclusive coaching session last month.
Kellanova hits the road with Pringles and Cheez-It for Flavour Fest ’25
Snacking giant Kellanova is set to hit the road this summer with its two brand Pringles and Cheez-It for two weeks of wholesaler depot takeovers.
Retailers react to obesity plan
Mixed reviews for Scottish Government strategy to improve children’s health
With retailers still reeling from TPD2, sugar tax and MUP regulations, the Scottish Government is...
Aberdeen retailer honoured with Lifetime Achievement gong at The Fed Awards
Aberdonian newsagent Jim Maitland received the Lifetime Achievement award from fellow retailers at the Fed Awards 2025.
New website to help boost sales
Help site offers advice on cigar retailing .
