Bestway kicks off its World Cup campaign
Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its World Cup 2026 national activation that it says will support more than 100,000 independent retailers.
Booker Group launches summer football campaign
Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
Scotland’s convenience retailers ‘better than rest of UK’
Scotland's convenience retailers are outperforming the rest of the UK, according to the latest Talysis data, which has been welcomed by the Scottish Grocers’ Federation.
Industry sets agenda for Scottish Government
Industry leaders from convenience retail, wholesale and food and drink manufacturing have set out their wish lists for support from the new Scottish Government.
Over 1,300 arrests made in first year of Retail Crime Taskforce
The Retail Crime Taskforce has reported it has made over 1,300 arrests within its first year of operating as the team looks to improve retailer security.
Spar Scotland launches Dream Big campaign
Spar Scotland has launched its Dream Big summer football campaign at Hampden Park with the promise of market-leading deals that are perfect for match days and beyond.
Morrisons Daily set to close 100 stores across UK
Supermarket chain Morrisons has confirmed it will close around 100 stores that were part of the retail firm's McColl's acquisition.
Fuel theft shows no sign of slowing, says Forecourt Eye
Forecourt Eye has reported another spike in the number of fuel theft incidents across the UK as drivers continue to exploit forecourt locations.
Spar UK and Iceland agrees exclusive partnership
Spar UK has announced an exclusive partnership with Iceland Foods to bring an expanded range of frozen products to Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales.
Fuel duty freeze extended for rest of the year
The UK Government has announced its plans to postpone its 5p fuel duty increase as conflict in the Middle East push fuel prices to a new high.
ONS inflation eases as energy prices fall
The ONS has reported a decline in the overall inflation figure for April as a fall in energy prices and food costs takes some of the pressure off.
Barista Barr app launches across Spar stores
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has rolled out a new loyalty app across its Spar Scotland store estate with the new My Barista Bar Rewards+ app.
Scotmid celebrates GroceryAid Gold award
Retail chain Scotmid has been recognised for its efforts to support industry charity GroceryAid by being named as a GroceryAid Gold Supporter.
McGhee’s Empire Biscuit joins Tesco meal deal range
McGhee's has joined the Tesco meal deal selection as its empire biscuit and caramel shortcake treats join the supermarket's mealtime promotion.
Go Forth Stirling proposes Shopwatch scheme to cut retail crime
Go Forth Stirling has proposed a new 'Shopwatch' scheme for the city's local retailers in a bid to help cut retail crime and anti-social behaviour.
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.
