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...
Deposit return is go in 25 months
Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry
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...
Alistair’s all set for the big night
THE Scottish convenience retail industry’s biggest night of the year, the Scottish Grocer Awards is to be hosted this year by star comedian, impressionist...
DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban
The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Nisa village store reopens three years after fire
A community-owned store in Gargunnock has reopened its doors three years after a devastating fire thanks to contributions from local residents.
Extra unveils new Watermelon Raspberry Refreshers variant
Mars Wrigley has rolled out a new Watermelon Raspberry flavour for its Extra Refreshers brand, aiming to recruit more shoppers into the gum category in doing so.
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
Filshill pledges to ramp up sustainability in 150th year
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has renewed its promise to prioritise sustainability moving forward after the firm picked up two awards for its achievements.
Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers
Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.
Scottish winner for Spar Frozen Fortunes
Spar has unveiled the lucky shoppers who have grabbed the £10,000 Frozen Fortunes grand prize, with the Scottish winner invited to Spar Renfrew to receive a cheque.
Rylan shares a smile with Waken
TV star Rylan Clarke has thrown his smile behind the Waken oral care brand as its new ambassador and creative director to help introduce the brand to shoppers.
Angel expands on smoke-free range
Trio of choices for the alternatives category
NICOTINE products brand Angel has expanded on its smoke free range of options with a trio of new...
7UP Pink Lemonade flavour hits the shelves for summer
Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic has expanded on its range of 7UP drinks with the new Pink Lemonade flavour in time for the summer months.
InPost teams up with ASOS for next-day convenience
Postal services firm InPost has teamed up with e-commerce fashion company ASOS to offer next day delivery across its locker network.
Bacardi Breezer makes its official comeback
Aiming to drive up the demand for nostalgic options, Bacardi has brought back its popular RTD range of Breezer drinks to the UK.