Ronald Maclennan, right, helps some very important people cut the ribbon at Maclennan’s Supermarket on Benbecula.

Island dream – Makeover for Benbecula independent

Ronald Maclennan had wanted to transform his Benbecula store for several years. Last summer his dream became reality. He now has one of the...
CSG and Co-op new franchise model

CSG and Co-op showcase new model

Costcutter retailers are being offered an exclusive opportunity to franchise with the Co-op.
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Sustainability for the 2020s

With plastic pollution high on the consumer agenda, bottled water brands take action
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Just the beginning for Brexit

THE UK has left the European Union, but now the really difficult work begins, according to Scotland Food & Drink chief executive James Withers.
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New notes in circulation

FOLLOWING the launch of the Bank of England polymer £20 – two new Scottish plastic notes rolled out late last month.
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Sweet deal for NFRN

THE NFRN has launched its biggest ever buy one, get one free initiative with Booker.

UWS takes tech approach to coronavirus

UNITED Wholesale (Scotland) has joined forces with accredited cleaning specialist PSS Group to offer retailers a store disinfection service. The deep cleaning service makes use...

Promotions ban plan is pulled

THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice. Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
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Praise for Filshill staff

JW FILSHILL boss Simon Hannah has heaped praise on the firm’s staff, as the wholesaler celebrated another big win

Tackling underage sales

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has launched a new guide aimed at tackling underage sales

Co-op deal for distillers

TWO Scottish whisky distilleries have secured new listings with the Co-op
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Clean for a year

ASDA has joined forces with disinfectant brand Dettol to roll out in-store hand sanitiser stations across the UK
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Cash prizes for retailers

Eleven National Lottery retailers shared £20,000 in the first quarterly prize draw of Camelot’s new online rewards programme Site, Stock, Sell

Food bucks the trends

SCOTTISH food sales continue to buck the overall trend in retail, according to the latest SRC-KPMG retail sales monitor

Aldi pledges billions for British suppliers

ALDI has pledged to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5bn a year within the next five...

ScotGov announces one year rates holiday

RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year. Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...