The Retail Crime Taskforce sets out its next steps
Police Inspector Emma Wright sat down with the Scottish Grocer to discuss the future of the Retail Crime Taskforce and what its next steps are.
Facewatch to launch real-time police alert capability
Anti-crime technology firm Facewatch has announced plans to implement a new tool that will notify police when an offender enters the store.
Snappy Shopper secures its place in Sunday Times Fast 50
Home delivery service Snappy Shopper has surpassed 20million orders on its app as it is listed in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50.
Karan Retail introduces first Jet locations
Forecourt operator Karan Retail has strengthened its partnership with Jet following the opening of three new locations, one of which is in Stirling.
bp deepens relationship with Felix
Global energy firm bp has extended its partnership with food redistribution charity Felix with a further investment in the charity.
*shopt kicks off new retailer giveaway campaign
Cash rewards app *shopt has unveiled a new update across its app along with a new prize giveaway to celebrate its 8th anniversary.
ScotGov backs It’ll Cost You campaign
The Scottish Government has praised the return of the 'It'll Cost You!' campaign and its help in cutting down proxy purchases across Scotland.
DRS will bring opportunities, retailers told
Scottish convenience retailers have been urged to grasp the opportunities presented by the forthcoming deposit return scheme (DRS), although concerns have been voiced about the return handling fees.
Spar Condorrat spreads its LifeVac mission across Lanarkshire
Spar Clyne Condorrat has worked alongside LifeVac to deliver its life-saving devices and training to three different schools across the Cumbernauld area.
Call to crack down on illicit traders
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has urged First Minister John Swinney to follow Westminster plans to close down illicit stores for up to a year and it wants a special taskforce to tackle the problem.
McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research
Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.
Abuse causes 90% of Scottish workers stress and anxiety
Body-worn camera tech firm HALOS has revealed the the worrying impact that customer abuse is having on UK frontline workers.
Shop theft and violence rates increase in Scotland
Police Scotland has announced an increase in the rate of retail crime across 2025-26 as part of its latest Recorded Crime in Scotland report.
Rates relief to be lifted from vape shops
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to lift the business rates relief discounts on vape stores across Scotland from April 2027.
Convenience retail chiefs voice employment fears
Retail industry chiefs have voiced concerns about changes that are part of the Employment Rights Act and the youth unemployment crisis.
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.
