Rio tropical drinks brand acquired by A.G. Barr
Scotland-based A.G. Barr has recently acquired the Rio brand from Hall and Woodhouse Limited for £12.3m ($15m). A.G. Barr has been exclusively marketing and distributing...
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Jet acquires prime locations in England and Scotland
As part of our ongoing expansion, we are excited to announce the addition of two new service stations to our Jet portfolio. Hillside Service Station,...
Shoplifting Surges by 21% in Scotland, Raising Concerns for Usdaw
Usdaw’s latest annual survey of over 7,500 shopworkers reveals some alarming statistics regarding incidents of violence, threats, and abuse in relation to shoplifting. Surprisingly, not...
SGF urges Scotland to engage in a ‘thoughtful discussion’ about vaping
The convenience store trade body has written to the Scottish government public health minister, Jenni Minto, to propose several measures aimed at reducing vaping among...
Scottish Business Federation Praises the ‘New Deal’ as a Promising Initiative
The vice president of The Fed, an organization that represents small independent retailers, Shahid Razzaq, emphasized the significance of business rates to its members. He...
Dundee Welcomes the Relaunch of Spar Scotland Store
The store officially relaunched on Friday 30 June, after undergoing a recent refit. During the day, local shoppers were treated to a fantastic afternoon event,...
Critics Slam Scotland’s First Minister for ‘No Case’ Comment on DRS Compensation
During an interview with the BBC’s Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg show, Yousaf was asked about requests for compensation. He stated that “We don’t believe there’s...
“A new Spar Scotland store in the Highlands is now owned by the company”
Spar, the licensed convenience store, has opened a new 1,342sqft store in Castletown, which was previously an independent Spar. The store will offer daily essential...
Waste Management Organization Claims that Delay in Scotland DRS Could Produce Positive Results
The Institution has recently announced a delay in the Scottish Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) in order to achieve better consistency across the UK. This decision...
DRS implementation in Scotland postponed until at least October 2025
In a statement made to the Scottish Parliament today, Lorna Slater MSP, Minister for Green Skills, Circular Economy, and Biodiversity, announced that the introduction of...