Macb donates £6k to community groups
Scottish soft drinks brand Macb has donated £6,000 to six organisations across Scotland this year, with the aim of helping communities enjoy healthier, happier lives. Applications are now open for its 2027 funding.
Scottish Illicit Tobacco Team seizes over half a million cigarettes
The Scottish Illicit Trade Team has reported that it has seized over half a million illegal cigarettes within the first five months of the team's operations.
New rules on nicotine come into force
New legal requirements on nicotine products have come into force restricting the ways in which retailers can market and sell these products to customers.
Budget aims to offer ‘breathing space’ for businesses
The UK Government has announced its plans to help reduce the burden of the cost of living crisis as part of its latest Autumn Budget announcement.
Booker drives festive sales with new Christmas guide
UK wholesaler Booker has announced a new programme for the Christmas period to help support its retail customers sales throughout the season.
Nathalie Fullerton highlights retailer issues to local MSP
Glasgow retailer Nathalie Fullerton has met with Bob Doris MSP to highlight the ongoing pressures affecting store owners across the whole of the UK.
The Famous Grouse backs grassroots rugby with competition
Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has announced a new competition in partnership with Scottish Rugby to support grassroots clubs across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
