Weathering the storms
Boss John Brodie says Scotmid Co-op intends to continue serving its communities and improving people’s everyday lives despite the impact of the cost-of-living crisis.
Awards Profile – Employee of the Year 2021
Scottish Grocer caught up with Tanya Wilson, store manager at Spar Eastriggs and winner of Employee of the Year at the 2021 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Strength for senior team
Snacks firm Pladis has strengthened its senior team with new hires to its sales leadership.
SME loans come handy
Handepay Ltd, part of the PayPoint Group, has announced a new partnership with small business lending platform Funding Circle.
Footfall out of step
Scottish footfall continues to lag behind the total UK figure, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
‘Cash out’ is back in
The Post Office has broken its record for the most cash withdrawals in a single month once again.
The end of an era for Lanark retailer
Wilson Rea has chosen to step back from his Lanark forecourt store as he takes on a new support role with family symbol Greens Retail
Jetting into a new role
Fuel brand Jet has a new marketing boss in the UK, thanks to the appointment of Rupert Turner.
CMA at a loss over profit slur
Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.
Responsible vape retailing
JTI has been taking steps to keep disposable vapes out of the hands of children and the firm is calling on retailers to play their part.
November date for UKVIA day
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has announced a new date for its industry forum and dinner.
Smart spending on sustainability tech
Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store
The seeds of change
National potato supplier Branston has stepped up a gear in pursuit of its net zero by 2030 goal.
Raising a glass to the Amazon
A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
Best before dates scrapped to slash waste at Aldi
Aldi is set to remove best before dates across a selection of fresh fruit and veg lines by the end of the year, as part of it's commitment to reduce food waste.
RAC raises alarm over electric vehicle costs
It's unclear what the impact of the government’s energy price package of help will have on electric vehicle public chargepoint operators and the prices they set drivers, according to the RAC.
