Friday (28th June) sees the opening of a new Superdrug in Craigleith Retail Park. The store has created 12 new jobs and will offer customers affordable health and beauty products, everyday toiletries and a range of luxury fragrances. Continue reading New Superdrug store to open in Craigleith
The Competition and Markets Authority has blocked the £14 billion Sainsbury’s – Asda merger after finding it would lead to increased prices in stores, online and at many petrol stations across the UK. Sainsbury’s say the regulator’s rebuff will take £1 billion in savings from customers’ pockets. Continue reading Sainsbury’s – Asda merger deal blocked by regulator
Unions have reacted furiously to reports that Tesco is set to slash thousands of jobs as part of a company restructuring programme. Continue reading Tesco’s unions seek urgent talks over major job cuts
WINTER sales shoppers in Scotland are being encouraged to steer clear of counterfeit goods as signs point to a rise in the damaging trade. Continue reading Faking Bad: Counterfeit Warning for Scotland’s Sale Shoppers
Edinburgh residents are in for a treat as Fort Kinnaird is set to host a series of festive feel-good events for shoppers over twelve days in the run up to Christmas. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird launches 12 days of Christmas Kindness
BARGAIN-LOVING Scots say they will spend an average of £356 over the Black Friday weekend, with over a quarter planning time off work. And those who do turn up for work, 10% will spend up to an hour of company time hunting for deals. Continue reading Black Friday becomes Slack Friday as Scots plan time off to bag bargains
A report released today by Fort Kinnaird, Edinburgh’s leading retail and leisure destination, has highlighted the significance of the centre’s contribution to the Scottish economy. With 14 million visits in 2017, Fort Kinnaird has seen its Recruitment and Skills Centre help 3,200 people into work over the past five years. Continue reading Edinburgh shopping centre central to Scottish economy
Convener of the Scottish Parliament’s Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores, Gordon Macdonald MSP, is encouraging Edinburgh residents to shop locally and support the 18,710 small businesses in the local economy. Continue reading Keep it local, says Edinburgh MSP
Budget retailer Aldi has been rated the nation’s favourite in-store supermarket in Which?’s annual best and worst supermarket satisfaction survey. Continue reading Aldi is UK’s favourite supermarket
BARGAIN-HUNTERS are being urged to stay vigilant during the upcoming winter sales to prevent falling foul to scammers. The Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) is warning people who are on the hunt for bargains online to be wary of fake websites and potential scams. Continue reading Find Savings not Scams this Boxing Day
