Hidden illnesses pose a problem
As public awareness of invisible illnesses, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (more usually known as ME and chronic fatigue syndrome) and long Covid, grows so does their impact on employers and their workforces.
Competition concern
THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Morrisons’ acquisition of McColls.
Another DRS milestone
DEPOSIT return scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has appointed Biffa, the waste management firm, as the official logistics provider for DRS.
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
Turning to own label
Warmer weather led to an increase in consumer footfall in the early summer, but the dark clouds of inflation still loom.
Retail redundancies
COST cutting measures at the Co-op and Nisa are likely to result in significant job losses.
Paltry retail growth
Total retail sales in Scotland enjoyed a little lift at the start of the summer, according to the latest KPMG figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Force out the fakes
DISPOSABLE vape brand Elfbar has recovered over one million counterfeit vapes bearing its name.
Banking on category data
SCOTTISH food and drink brands are performing well, but they could be doing even better according to Amanda Brown, project director at The Knowledge Bank.
Six figures for charity
SUPERMARKET giant Asda has pledged to donate over £100,000 to help fund community groups and charities across Scotland.
Loves Local new record
SCOTLAND Loves Local‘s Glasgow Gift Card has broken UK records in terms of businesses taking part.
Retailers not guilty
THE Competition and Markets Authority has found forecourt retailers did not profit by failing to pass a fuel duty cut to consumers, despite accusations from the UK Government.
UWS teams up with Gophr
UNITED Wholesale Scotland’s delivery app brand Yuu has launched a new on-demand delivery service with Gophr in Glasgow.
The new service aims to offer consumers...
Asda launches first Scottish ‘On the Move’ store
ASDA has opened its first ‘Asda On the Move’ format store in Scotland. The new forecourt c-store opened its doors at The Centre (formerly...
Maclean joins c-store health campaign
CELEBRITY chef Gary Maclean is going to show Scottish convenience store customers how to cook from scratch.
Maclean – who currently serves as Scotland's national...
Stafford takes top job at The Fed
THE Fed (formerly NFRN) has appointed Graham Stafford as chief operating officer.
Stafford took up his new post at the retail trade organisation on Monday...
