A poster of the Facewatch system to alert people the tech is in operation is next to an image of a man shoplifting an item inside a store.

Facewatch rolls out new crime intelligence platform

Security tech firm Facewatch has introduced a new trial for its Facewatch Live tech, offering retailers a new tool that will help combat theft in their stores.
Head shot of Naser Khan, managing director at Bestway Wholesale.

Bestway strengthens support with new team

Bestway is set to strengthen its support of its customers with the introduction of a new dedicated territory field sales team for the UK.
Jenny Gilruth, deputy First Minister of the Scottish Government, stands in Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

Industry calls on ScotGov to act before rates soar out of control

Trade bodies across Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to ensure rates are fair across the UK following new stats from the SRC.
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck is parked up with lighting around its edges and decorative Coca-Cola branded Christmas decorations around it.

Vote opens for Coca-Cola Christmas truck’s next stop

Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced that consumers will have the chance to cast their vote on where its annual Christmas Truck will visit this year.
Fuel pumps at a Jet branded forecourt garage with a Spar branded sign in the background warning of no exit.

Rising fuel costs push inflation back up

The rising costs of motor fuels has once again continued to push overall inflation figures back upwards, according to the latest data from the ONS.
Bags with thousands of illicit cigarettes inside them found in the Scottish Borders.

Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in Scottish Borders

More than 15,000 illicit tobacco products have been seized across the Scottish Borders as part of the co-ordinated national initiative Operation Machinize.
A head shot of David Lonsdale, director at the Scottish Retail Consortium, is next to an image of a store's shelves with a range of ambient goods on them.

‘None the wiser’ on ScotGov food price cap proposal

The Scottish Retail Consortium has slammed the Scottish Government's proposals on a food price cap as little information has been forthcoming on the matter.
Images of pages from the KP Snacks '25 to Thrive' guide.

KP Snacks unveils ’25 to Thrive’ category guide

Snacks manufacturer KP Snacks has unveiled its newly updated retailer guide '25 to Thrive' to support store owners' category sales.
Scotmid Co-op representatives and members of Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance stand on a heliport with their respective mascots and a helicopter behind them.

Scotmid partnership with Air Ambulance takes off

Scotmid Co-op has partnered with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance as it becomes the retail society's new charity partner for 2026/27.
Kulijt Athwal, owner of Premier Grand Avenue Stories in Cardiff, and actress Joanna Page stand outside the Premier store.

National Lottery retailers raise over £10billion for Good Causes

Independent retailers across the UK have managed to raise more than £10billion in fundraising through The National Lottery's Good Causes initiative.
Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell, joint managing directors at Go Local Wholesale, stand together in one of the depot locations.

Parfetts changes name to Go Local Wholesale

UK wholesaler Parfetts has announced it will change its name to Go Local Wholesale come the new year to better align the firm with its retail customers.
Barry McGonagle, chief financial officer at Snappy Group, stands on a stage with a blue backdrop delivering a talk.

Snappy Group receives seven figure investment from Virgin Money

Scottish tech firm Snappy Group has secured a seven-figure investment from Virgin Money as the firm eyes up further expansion across the UK retail sector.
A cabinet with vape devices inside it.

Industry voices concerns over vaping display consultation

Convenience channel leaders have called on the UK Government to take "measured action" following the submission of the vaping display consultation.
A panel about the UK DRS with Fed members, industry representatives and MPs in attendance.

Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS

A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
A vapes cabinet display with an expansive range of options.

UKVIA calls for a changed vaping policy as UK smoking rates fall

The UKVIA has called on the UK Government to change its approach on vaping rules following the ONS revealing a drop in overall UK smoking rates.
Head shot of Louisa Coursey, programme manager of Scotland Food & Drink's Net Zero Commitment team.

Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team

Industry firm Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its commitment to hit net zero by 2045 with the appointment of a new programme manager for the initiative.