Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv
Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
No merger for a decade
The dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled .
Awards nod for retail trial
Envipco has made it onto the Vibes Awards shortlist in recognition of its work with Scottish retailers .
FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions
Promo ban could damage industry
Gluten-free from Yorkshire
YORKSHIRE-based snack manufacturer Seabrook has given its crisps a major revamp, underlining the brand’s regional heritage. The new-look packaging, released this month, also...
David Sands expands stores
David’s Kitchen has opened its third outlet in Kirkcaldy, Fife
Post Office settles over Horizon IT trial
POSTMASTERS who took on the Post Office have received a serious windfall after the firm said it would pay £58m to settle claims
Aldi offers a pay rise
ALDI store employees will receive a pay rise this month as the discounter seeks to pay staff a ‘living wage’.
Slow new year for multiples
WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.
A well-kent face for the SWA
A FAMILIAR face to many Scottish convenience retailers has taken on a new role at the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Thousands apply for COVID grants
MORE than 71,000 applications have been received for coronavirus business support grants in Scotland.
As of 5 May, local authorities in Scotland had awarded 53,765...
Rates win in England
RETAILERS south of the border had cause for celebration when the UK Supreme Court upheld a ruling against separate rates for ATMs
Comic book treatment for a heroic retailer
MONIAIVE retailer Graham Watson has taken coronavirus heroism to the next level by appearing in a special comic
New roles at Filshill
JW Filshill has bolstered its management team with two top-level appointments
More funds for producers
SCOTLAND Food & Drink has created a new £250,000 fund to support the development of Scotland’s regional food groups
Fast mail up by a third
Post Office has reported a 30% increase in its fast track mail service ‘Drop & Go’ since Covid-19 restrictions were introduced in March
