The Fed calls on ScotGov to put retailers at the heart of agenda
The Federation of Independent Retailers has called on the next Scottish Government to place store owners at the heart of policy ahead of the elections.
Water guide for c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a guide for retailers who wish to offer water refills to customers.
Bestway kicks off its World Cup campaign
Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its World Cup 2026 national activation that it says will support more than 100,000 independent retailers.
Payzone wins major contract
Post Office and Payzone retailers will now be able to process Scottish Gas payments
Call to crack down on illicit traders
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.
All go for the buffalo
A Fife farmer is one step closer to creating Scotland’s first-ever buffalo mozzarella, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.
Falling fuel prices pull inflation down
Fuel costs have fallen for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Making bank with PayPoint
PAYPOINT has reached an exclusive deal with emerging digital bank Monzo that will allow account holders to deposit cash through payment terminals.
A feast of food to go
FOOD to go, perhaps more than any other category, has been shaking up the convenience retail sector in Scotland.
Booker supports retailers with new Autumn Guide
Wholesaler Booker has unveiled its new Autumn 2026 New Product Development Guide, offering its retailers key sales tips for the rest of the year.
No rates for one year
SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
Unitas CEO steps down
Chief executive of Unitas Wholesale John Kinney has announced he will step down from the role as David Cooke is set to step into position.
Lomond lends a hand
GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff in Scotland.
Ben Pomphrett,...
Fuel supplier offers support for retailers
Certas Energy has launched a new online resource for forecourt retailers, offering free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and a number of discounts
Public urged to mind shops
Costcutter launches new campaign
High street still struggling
Scotland's high streets continue to suffer under the weight of coronavirus restrictions, with retail sales markedly below 2019 levels.
