Retail slump prompts calls for help
Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.
Retail chiefs ‘working on rollout of DRS’
Convenience channel and wholesale leaders have vowed to work closely with Exchange for Change on the remaining details for the UK deposit return scheme (DRS).
Andy Murray marks 20million meal milestone at Albert Bartlett
Former tennis pro Andy Murray has helped to mark a landmark 20million meal donation milestone between Albert Bartlett and FareShare/Felix Project.
Co-op continues ambitious investment programme
Co-op Group has revealed that it will launch 24 new stores and refurbishments in the quarter to the end of June across Britain – taking the total to more than 40 sites in the first half of this year.
Time to act on Tobacco & Vapes Bill says Imperial Brands
Imperial Brands has highlighted that store owners still have time to prepare for the introduction of new rules as a result of the Tobacco & Vapes Bill coming into force.
Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv
Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
CJ Lang puts focus on suppliers
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has highlighted a number of ways it can grow business with its supplier partners.
Filshill scoops top awards from The Advantage Group
JW Filshill has scooped up two top awards from The Advantage Group in recognition of its route to market service and KeyStore fascia group.
Retailers Against Crime presents a united front against shoplifting
Retailers Against Crime presented a united front against retail crime as part of its conference event which took place in Northern Ireland.
Ali’s Nisa supports global dreams for young dancer
Ali's Nisa in Royston has helped to support a young dancer in the Glasgow area as she prepares to take part in the Dance World Cup finals this summer.
McGhee’s highlights 90 years of family-run business
Glasgow-based bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has marked 90 years of the business with the launch of a range of archived images showcasing the business over the years.
Scottish Wholesale Association changes venue for annual conference
The Scottish Wholesale Association has announced it has changed the venue for its Connex Conference to the Òran Mór in Glasgow's west end.
CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.
Finsbury Food Group renews licence with Disney
Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has renewed its licence with The Walt Disney Company with plans to expand on its range of celebration cakes.
Spar unveils Spin into Spring grand prize winner
Spar Scotland has announced the winner of its £10,000 grand prize as part of its seasonal Spin into Spring gamification promotion.
Industry experts welcome DRS grant support
DRS organiser Exchange for Change has announced new exemption rules for smaller retailers as well as a new grant scheme to support these stores.
