Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group

Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience store...
Members of Lanark Business Group launch Totally Locally Lanark.

Lanark totals up the local touch

Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...

Jackpot increases as Retail Winners lottery is relaunched

The Retail Trust has announced the relaunch of Retail Winners, the weekly lottery that supports workers in the retail industry, with the first draw on...
Pack shots of Shaken Udder Raspberry Ripple and Shaken Udder Scoff-the-Lot milkshakes.

Shaken Udder mixes up milkshakes with new flavours

Expanding the snack occasion in a sweet way CHILLED milkshake brand Shaken Udder has unveiled two new flavours to its range with Raspberry Ripple and...
Lea & Perrins is launching limited edition Worcestershire Sauce bottles telling cheese on toast lovers to put the sauce on before the cheese.

Lea & Perrins in cheese on toast mystery

Lea & Perrins is launching limited edition Worcestershire Sauce bottles telling cheese on toast lovers to put the sauce on before the cheese.
Imperial Brands say retailers need to cater to consumer demands to ensure the gantry remains profitable.

Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands

Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
Cans of Hive Mind Honeyade drinks stand on top of a log with some greenery in the background.

Hive Mind switches mead for new Honeyade soft drinks

Mead producer Hive Mind is set to create a buzz in the soft drinks sector with the introduction of its all-natural Honeyade range of drinks.
Pack shots of GK Barry Echo Falls Fruit Fusion bottles.

GK Barry partners up with Echo Falls for Limited Edition Summer Berries wine

Social media sensation GK Barry has partnered up with Echo Falls wine to launch a new limited-edition Summer Berries Fruit Fusion bottle.
Some small stores say they are seeing increased tobacco sales while they can still display tobacco but others have seen no positive effect.

JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store

Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban. Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...
Lidl store, Scotland

Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive

LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
MSPs have signed off on deposit return scheme regulations for Scotland.

Deposit return is go in 25 months

Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry

Cathedral City returns to the small screen

Cathedral City aims to invite consumers to indulge in a cheese-filled meal time in its new ad 'City', which showcases ideal cheese consumption occasions.
Social media influencer Poppy O'Toole stands wearing a crown made of chips in front of food dishes containing McCain's Air Fryer range.

McCain boosts air fryer range with foodie influencer

Social media influencer and Michelin star chef Poppy O'Toole has helped launch the new McCain Air Fryer range with new Air Fryer recipes for consumers.
Pack shots of Fruit-tella Summer Fruits multipacks and Fruit-tella Berries & Cherries multipacks.

Fruit-tella unveils two new multipack formats

Perfetti Van Melle has expanded on the flavours for its Fruit-tella multipacks as the brand's Summer Fruits and Berries & Cherry variants join the format.

Müller plans dairy closures

Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

New legal protection from assault for retail staff

Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.