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Leading pie maker Pukka says its brand redesign will make it easier for shoppers to pick out their favourite recipes.

Pukka unveils pie range rebrand

American savoury snack brand believes its new PMP format in two flavours will be a winner for convenience retailers and wholesalers.

Cheez-It expands convenience offer with £1 PMP duo

A woman hiding a bottle under her jacket in a store.

Call for action as shoplifting in Scotland soars

Uthay Soundararajan, the Fed's Scottish national president, hailed the Perth retailer get-together a success.

The Fed hosts successful Scottish retailer event

November 2026

From left, Scotmid's Lynne MacGillivray, Kevin Lowe, Jane Burns and Lynne Hedger, who are all celebrating career milestones.

Scotmid quartet mark 110 years of service

The Echo Falls Fruit Fusion Sour Apple launch follows the success of a Blue Raspberry variant.

Echo Falls launches Sour Apple flavour

Retailers are being encouraged to attend a get-together in Perth being organised by the Fed's Scotland District.

The Fed to hold Scottish retailer event

Boyzlife, consisting of Keith Duffy, from Boyzone, and Brian McFadden, from Westlife, will perform at Checkout Scotland.

Boyzlife join Checkout Scotland line-up

New HFSS regulations will affect the promotion and placement in store of certain food and drink products.

FDF Scotland to help retailers prepare for HFSS regulations

Cheez-It has been announced as the Official Snack Partner of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026, which starts tomorrow (7 August), in a bid to build further consumer awareness about the savoury brand.

Cheez-It in Edinburgh Fringe tie-up

Scottish Government Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has promised improvements to the non-domestic rates system.

Scottish Government business rates review welcomed

Aberdeen retailer Chris Cobb and Glasgow store owner Natalie Lightfoot both fear restrictions will boost the illicit trade.

Concerns voiced over vapes restrictions plans

October 2026

Police Inspector Emma Wright stands at a podium at the Scottish Grocers' Federation's Annual Crime Conference.

Retail Crime Taskforce highlights local initiatives

Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

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