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No energy for under-16s

Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .

Minimum wage set to soar

National Minimum Wage to hit £7.20 in 2016 New National Living Wage of £9 by 2020 Convenience retailers have been left reeling by last month’s Budget announcement,...

Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally

Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.
Spar Scotland head of marketing Paula Middleton with one of the rebranded delivery trucks.

Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships

Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.

Market News | Finsbury cakes, Haribo, Oppo Brothers, St Pierre

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
The new Maltesers Ice Cream Bar from Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats.

Market News | Maltesers, Pollen + Grace, Imperial, Famous Grouse

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Pack shots of Chicago Town Ultimate Brownies Caramelised Biscuit Crumb and Ultimate Cookie Bars Triple Chocolate Mallow.

Chicago Town expands on frozen dessert range

Chicago Town has helped to add in extra excitement for consumers' pizza nights in with the launch of two new frozen desserts options.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Challenging start to trading year

Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons FBC.

Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer

Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
Jannik Sinner drinks from a Lavazza branded espresso cup with the Wimbledon logo behind him and the Lavazza logo in the bottom right corner.

Lavazza takes to centre court in Wimbledon campaign

Italian coffee brand Lavazza has kicked off its new marketing campaign as part of the Wimbledon season featuring world men's no.1 Jannik Sinner.
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

Biffa takes legal action against ScotGov over DRS

Waste management firm Biffa has confirmed it is seeking legal action against the Scottish Government following the collapse of the deposit return scheme.
Pack shots of Stockley's Treacle Toffee.

Stockley’s embraces a nostalgic favourite with new Treacle Toffee packs

Classic confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced another nostalgic classic treat in its range with the introduction of its new Treacle Toffee packs.
The fuel brand wants to show the human face of Jet where its staff step up

Jet spins people round with its new advertising campaign ‘Carousel’

The fuel brand wants to show the human face of Jet where its staff step up

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...
Group shot of the winners at the Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards 2025.

Wholesale success at the SWA Achievers Awards

Excellence in service and innovation in the Scottish wholesale sector was recognised by the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards ceremony.

Kenco rolls out new Millicano coffee flavours

Major coffee brand Kenco has strengthened its Millicano range of instant coffee with three new barista-style launches, inclusive of a Cadbury team up.
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