Demanding conference
THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Bestway buys Costcutter
Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
Aldi store fight goes public
Edinburgh protesters match discount giant in planning dispute
EDINBURGH Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams and their allies have struck back at plans to bring...
Pork Farms launches limited-edition pie
Pork Farms has launched a special-edition Hog Roast & Apple Medium Pork Pie, while Cathedral City has also expanded on its range of cheeses.
Irn-Bru Snowman ad is back on TV
Irn-Bru's iconic Snowman ad is back on the TV once again this year, helping to kick off the Christmas season for many consumers across Scotland.
Magners set to ‘Share the Craic’ this summer
Cider brand Magners is on the hunt for emerging talent in the UK comedy scene with its new 'Share the Craic' competition and on-pack promo.
XQS introduces new mint nicotine pouch range
STG UK has unveiled its XQS Mint range, with four new SKUs offering consumers greater choice in flavour as well as nicotine strength levels.
WKD expands on X range of drinks
Caffeinated RTD drink WKD X has rolled out two new flavour variants to its core range alongside the first dedicated media campaign for the sub-brand.
Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal
LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
Chupa Chups to roll out easy-open wrappers
Lollipop brand Chupa Chups has rolled out a new packaging update to its core range with its new easier-to-open wrappers to improve the consumer experience.
The fight goes on
Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections
No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP
Dennis and Linda say they’re...
FM must act on his promises
Industry chiefs have reacted to First Minister Humza Yousaf's New Deal for Business – urging the FM to follow up on his words with effective actions.
Food to go sales ready to soar
IGD expects on-the-go snacks and drinks to hit £16bn
FOOD to go is one of the fastest-growing categories in food and drink retailing – in...
Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts
The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
ScotGov sets out pledge to stamp out retail crime
The Scottish Government has announced further support towards stamping out retail crime in Scotland as part of its Programme for Government.
