Lees lands a lucrative listing
Confectionery manufacturer Lees of Scotland has secured its third listing with high street retailer Marks and Spencer.
Investing in apprentices
The Co-op has launched a new initiative designed to improve employment opportunities for under-represented groups.
Cheering up communities
Scotmid’s campaign to keep communities smiling during lockdown is back for a second time and has attracted the support of some Scottish celebs.
Second round of fundraising
SPAR Scotland’s Community Cashback campaign is back for a second time.
Costcutter trials app
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new loyalty app for consumers on a three-month trial basis.
Rural retailers are essential
Rural shops provide a lifeline for isolated communities, according to the latest report from the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Collecting from Aldi
ALDI has launched click-and-collect services in Scotland for the first time.
Planning for profit
Unitas has expanded its Plan for Profit programme with the launch of new guides in partnership with PepsiCo and Mars Wrigley.
Border gives one million
Lanark-based Border Biscuits has hit a major charity fundraising milestone, raising £1 million for good causes.
Crisp maker spending big
Mackie's has invested a six-figure sum in the construction of a new crisp production facility in Scotland.
Seven more for Certas
Certas Energy has expanded its forecourt estate with the acquisition of seven new sites
Change at the top
Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas Wholesale, has announced he will step down from his role in April
Speak out about abuse
A new campaign fronted by Crimestoppers Scotland, Fearless.org and the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), aims to raise awareness on how violence and abuse impact on retail staff
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
Business deposits drying up
Business cash deposits into Post Office branches have fallen off a cliff, according to the latest PO Cash Tracker Index
Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores
The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
