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.
Calling time on booze curbs
Drink and retail trade bodies have united to condemn proposals to severely restrict alcohol marketing in Scotland.
Getting a grip on illnesses
Drivers are being urged to wear gloves when refuelling to avoid getting – or passing on – flu, Covid and other serious illnesses found on forecourt pump handles.
Plugging into the potential
Retailers across Scotland are being encouraged to fit multiple new electric vehicle charge points to their forecourts and premises to meet the rising numbers of customers now driving EVs.
Meet the Maker: popchips
Getting a taste for healthier snacks: Sarah Moore tells of her work for the popchips brand
A focus set on student sales
By the time the middle of the university semester comes around, students are more than ready for a night where they can let go and forget about the worries of assignments or exams.
O’Loughlin signed up by Forum
Forum Insurance has appointed channel expert Michael O’Loughlin to the new position of non-executive director of retail.
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
A positive December performance for Scottish retail
Scottish retailers saw a bright end to 2022, with a rise in sales, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Hopeful signs for the future in grocery retail
Grocery price inflation has dropped for the second month running, showing promising signs, as reported by Kantar Data.
McCain’s charity donation supports Family Fund
Chips brand McCain has doubled its 2023 donation to leading UK charity Family Fund.
Awards Profile – The Entrepreneur Award 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, Director of GHSL Ltd and winner of The Entrepreneur Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Bumper cash withdrawals
Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office rose to a whopping £892 million in December.
PayPoint’s retailer loans move
PayPoint has linked up with Funding Circle to allow the UK’s largest small business lending platform to provide funding access to the payment services provider’s network of 28,000 UK retail partners.
Last calls for producers
Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.
