Food sales see best month
October growth highest of the year to date SRC-KPMG reports
FOOD sales in Scotland were up in October, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium -...
ScotGov outlines loss of profits from vape ban
The Scottish Government has outlined the collective loss of profit that the incoming disposable vape ban will have on Scotland's retailers.
Shoppers plan to click and collect
SCOTTISH Christmas shoppers are buying their gifts online then picking them up from collection points in greater numbers than ever before. More than two...
Investing in greater hygiene
Morrisons has announced a new hygiene-focused programme that will roll out across its entire store estate.
Shoppers seek value
SHOPPERS are seeking better value from their baskets as inflation takes hold.
Police appeal for retailer assistance
Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
Advice on offer
RETAILERS looking for advice on the approaching menthol ban, the vaping category and what’s going on with deposit return have been invited to a trade evening at United Wholesale (Scotland).
Tackling loneliness
SCOTMID has launched a new initiative aimed at combating loneliness for those living in care during the coronavirus crisis
SGF: “Prepare for the worst”
C-STORE owners who have faced the challenge of a supermarket or discounter moving into their area told other retailers what to look out for...
BRC warns of empty shelves in the wake of a hard Brexit
Trade association calls for investment and agreements ahead of EU departure
EUROPEAN supply chains could be at risk without additional agreements between the UK and...
A DRS first: Digital trial goes live
A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time.
The pilot scheme...
Stars, planets… it’s not rocket science
OVER the years some of Britain’s favourite chocolate confectionery products have been named after stars, planets and constellations. But that doesn’t make the selling...
Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland
GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries.
The ultra-fast scheme...
Scots move ahead of on the go trend
Earlier this year Mark Thomson, business unit director of leading research firm Kantar Worldpanel, checked out food to go in Scotland
THE tough economy has...
Black Friday weekend for One Stop
BLACK Friday has long been a major event in the calendar for retailers in the USA, and the last few years have seen a...
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
