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Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

21 November 2023
Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

13 November 2023
The new Alpen Delight bars come in six different flavours.

Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs

13 November 2023
Dame Kelly Holmes, Ross Edgley and Sir Chris Hoy celebrate their special relay triathlon success.

Convenience in brief | Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas news

13 November 2023
Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

10 November 2023
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

10 November 2023
Opened in Ayrshire in 1945, Brownings is now a familiar name across Scotland.

Loyalty a key ingredient for Brownings the Bakers

10 November 2023
Republic Technology UK's OCB range offers consumers a more sustainable option.

Covering the roll-your-own demands

9 November 2023
Pork Farms' limited-edition pie comes just in time for the winter party season.

Pork Farms launches limited-edition pie

9 November 2023
Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

9 November 2023

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

8 November 2023
James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

8 November 2023
Nisa managing director Peter Batt said the 2023 Expo was really successful.

Hundreds flock to Nisa Expo

8 November 2023
The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

7 November 2023
Scottish Grocers' Federation president Craig Brown addresses the conference. (Picture: Mike Wilkinson/photoshelter.com)

Convenience retailers gear up for future

7 November 2023
The Desiderio No.1 prosecco bottles featuring works by Van Gogh, Munch and Monet.

Market news | Desiderio, Kingsbarns, Jam Shed and Label 5

7 November 2023
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