Specialist outlets in demand
THE Honey Tree, a specialist baby items store in Stirling, has been sold by business agent Bruce & Co. The firm said it accepted...
Truss must help, says association
The Petrol Retailers Association has written to new Prime Minister Liz Truss calling for urgent action to protect its members against soaring operating costs.
Allwyn offers support for National Lottery retailers
Operator of the National Lottery Allwyn has answered retailers' questions to provide further clarity and information for store owners.
Short term blues
BRITAIN’S small and medium-sized businesses are finding it difficult to look to the future.
Research commissioned by energy supplier Npower showed some 57% of the...
Protect your brand before selling abroad
Scottish food and drink producers of everything from biscuits to soft drinks to craft beer are targeting overseas markets. A recent whisky decision is...
Split picture for wholesalers
THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers
Back to the future
UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.
Hot stuff is on the menu
Stone Willy lays out FTG offer
Sadness at Circularity Scotland job losses
Convenience channel leaders have expressed their sympathy after deposit return scheme firm Circularity Scotland went into administration, resulting in 34 immediate redundancies.
EPOS solutions fit for today’s retailer
Faisal Sattar of Mhouse Solutions in Motherwell discusses its EPOS system, called MPOS
Make sure on ECA
THE Enhanced Capital Allowance (ECA) scheme is designed to encourage the installation of energy-efficient equipment.
It offers a 100% First Year Allowance (FYA) for investments...
Lomond seizes chance to grow
Innovative wholesaler Lomond has unveiled ambitious plans for growth. The proposals include a major building project at the main warehouse, expansion of the Cake handmade sweet-treats business, its biggest and best trade show to date and a continued sustainability drive.
No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station
11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then.
DRIVERS in...
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Land reform to affect all
Giant estate agent says community right to buy could change rules in towns as well as rural areas
LAND reform plans of the Scottish Government...
Will new service be fit for purpose?
The UK government has recently launched the Fit for Work service. Among other things, the scheme is designed to help employees return to or...
