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Filshill’s fascia first

Filshill has expanded its fascia offer with the launch of the first Today’s Extra store in Scotland .

Pyramid salting – flavoured natural salt crystals

INTERNATIONAL salt manufacturer Salinity is rolling out the Cyprus brand Falksalt. Its large pyramid-shaped crystals are flavoured during formation and the initial range includes...

Top 50 Scottish brands 2019: Thriving amid uncertainty

Brexit may pose challenges for Scotland’s food and drink
(From left) David Lonsdale, Stuart Mackinnon, finance secretary Derek Mackay and Willie Macleod.

Councils could take control of business tax

Retailers could be faced with higher business rates if a new law is passed at Holyrood
Shop Owners Behind Counter

Simple but effective

Paying attention to ‘traditional’ convenience categories

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...
Costcutter shop exterior

Costcutter rolls out COVID-19 protection package

COSTCUTTER has invested in social distancing equipment and floor signage in a bid to protect its symbol group retailers. In line with the government’s social...
Tesco Express North street Glasgow

Checkout donations at Tesco

Tesco customers have been chipping in to support health charities, through a self-service till mechanic.
Scotmid snappy shopper

Snapping up a big partner

Snappy Shopper has secured another major contract, joining forces with Scotmid in Edinburgh.

Retail crime bill secures committee backing

A CAMPAIGN to provide shopworkers with more protection under the law has taken a major step forward. MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and...

Spirits move bears fruit for Kopparberg

Neil Robinson offers his views on how the Swedish cider brand has fared since expanding into spirits
The Distell Rewards and Members Scheme

Distell launches new retailer reward scheme

Spirits firm Distell has launched a new loyalty reward scheme for Scotland’s licensed retailers.
Aldi Freezer and Chill Factory in Bathgate

Aldi project complete

ALDI’s mammoth frozen and chilled facility in Bathgate has opened its doors
Tesco Express store exterior

Tesco bids to hit zero in 15 years

Electric vehicles, renewable energy farms and solar panels at its stores are all part of Tesco’s plan to hit zero net carbon by 2035
Tennents advent calendar

Brewer backs industry colleagues

SCOTTISH brewer Tennent’s dug deep over the festive period to support Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
ACS local shop

Rural event goes digital

THE Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) will launch its Rural Shop Report this month in a virtual event on 23 February.