Retail parks charge ahead
ELECTRIC vehicle charging network Osprey Charging has entered into a partnership with real estate firm Ediston that will see the firm install rapid charging points across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
Retail struggles remain
Total retail sales in Scotland continue to languish below pre-pandemic figures, with food retail posting the only positive performance in the latest Scottish Retail Sales Monitor figures.
Living cost crisis hits
Grocery sales have taken a hit, as consumers start to feel the pressure of food price inflation.
Cut rates save jobs
LOCAL authorities and landlords must reassess business rates and rents to save the high street, according to GMB Union.
Cashback milestone
PAYPOINT’S Counter Cash service has hit a major milestone, with the network now comprising more than 2,000 stores.
Checkout donations at Tesco
Tesco customers have been chipping in to support health charities, through a self-service till mechanic.
Health site from FSS
FOOD Standards Scotland launched a new online guide as part of its healthy eating campaign.
Objections raised in North Glasgow
PLANS for Scotland’s first ‘Asda On The Go’ convenience store at a forecourt site in North Glasgow have come under fire from locals.
Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Quality for c-stores
SCOTLAND’S most awarded butcher turned down a major supermarket listing in favour of the convenience channel.
Shearer joins flock
JIM Shearer has joined the team at Birds Eye Limited as the new marketing director for the UK & Ireland.
Scotmid listing for Findowie
FINDOWIE Farmhouse has won a promotional listing in Scotmid stores.
Confidence has tanked
SHOPPER confidence has hit its lowest point on record, according to IGD.
Levy breaks on parking charges
THE Scottish Parliament’s transport committee has voted in favour of allowing Scotland’s 32 local authorities to introduce workplace parking levies.
Cities prove resilient
GLASGOW and Edinburgh have been revealed as two of the UK’s most resilient city centres for retail.
Health trial spreads out
CJ LANG stepped up to support healthier eating habits last month, by distributing fruit and water to school children through its Spar stores.
