Appeal decision affects holidays
Ruling has consequences for accumulated holiday pay, but potential for further action means issue isn’t settled
Bestway ramps up activity in Scotland
BESTWAY has pledged to put its partners first as the symbol aims to recruit more Scottish retailers.
Nisa sets out symbol stall
NISA has been setting out its stall, as it seeks to recruit talented Scottish retailers.
Spar hits the net
SPAR Scotland celebrated the return of its Future Stars Cup girls football tournament last month.
Retailers bring the noise
MOVE over TRNSMT, GroceryAid is bringing headline acts and food and drink brands to Glasgow’s East End for the charity’s inaugural Checkout Scotland festival on 1 September.
Thompson is back in store
MORNING Noon and Night’s Stephen Thompson has launched a new retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Cigarette crackdown
MORE than 800,000 illicit cigarettes were seized by HM Revenue and Customs during a raid in Dundee.
Runaway inflation
INFLATION is at its highest level since 1991, according to the Office for National Statistics, as consumers are forced to absorb a hike in energy bills and soaring road fuel prices.
Sour soars in supermarket
EDINBURGH-based microbrewery Vault City has launched two new beers in Tesco stores.
Shoppers seek value
SHOPPERS are seeking better value from their baskets as inflation takes hold.
Costs curtail recovery
RETAIL sales figures were at their second highest figure for two years, according to the latest SRC-KPMG data.
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Search for sustainable solutions
TESCO and the WWF have been pairing sustainability focused start-ups with food and drink businesses.
Vacancies in decline
BUSINESSES are returning to Scottish high streets, according to the latest shop vacancy report from the Scottish Retail Consortium
New cash access law
THE UK Government has pledged to protect access to cash through new legislation unveiled in last month’s Queen’s Speech.
Thousands face abuse
OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
