Invites for local Shed
The Scottish Men’s Sheds Association (SMSA) teamed up with Scotmid stores last month to raise awareness of Men’s Sheds.
Hiring push for Eddy’s
Former Morning, Noon & Night retailer Stephen Thompson is on a recruitment drive, as he prepares to ramp up expansion of his new Eddy’s brand.
Spar refits
Two company-owned Spar Scotland stores have been relaunched following major refurbishments.
Belts are tightening
A BLEAK economy is producing meagre retail sales, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Bestway at the races
Bestway was back at the races last month, with the return of its charity race for Barnardo’s
Running for the first time in two years, due to the pandemic, Bestway’s charity race day took place at legendary racecourse Ascot on 17 June.
Two gongs for MADL
Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) scooped two awards in recognition of its good works.
Crime triples in pandemic
Violence and abuse against shopworkers tripled over the pandemic, according to the British Retail Consortium.
Tobacco plan slammed
Proposals to raise the minimum age for tobacco sales by one year, every year, have been slammed as disruptive and impractical.
Millions made for c-store partners
Dark stores are in the doldrums, according to Snappy Shopper, as the home-delivery platform took a swipe at the efficiency of rapid grocery competition.
Filshill backs Grocery Aid
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has teamed up with GroceryAid to offer mental health support to depot staff.
Double for Portman
Scottish spirits giant Edrington UK, and global wine firm Treasury Wine Estates have joined the Portman Group.
An MD for Heineken
Heineken UK has appointed Boudewijn Haarsma as managing director.
Straining relations
Inflation has weakened relationships between multiple grocery retailers and their suppliers, according to the Groceries Code Adjudicator.
Variation in food inflation
Experimental Office for National Statistics data have found considerable variation when it comes to food and drink price inflation among lowest-priced foods.
Glasgow gets cash injection
Glasgow residents on lower incomes will be given money to spend in local stores, in a bid to support the city’s economy.
Free data for firms
Scotland's food and drink sector is being offered free access to consumer trends and data affecting the sector.
