Frubes freeze over the summer

Yoplait has marked its biggest investment ever into its annual Frubes Freeze 'Em campaign as the firm aims to drive sales with its core consumer audience.
Bottles of the Tailored Spirits range against different coloured background.

Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.

Going on the retail road

New president plans a Scottish sweep to meet retailer members in local stores REPRESENTATIVE organisation the Scottish Grocers Federation now defends the interests of and...
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.
A campaign to tackle underage drinking and youth disorder has been launched across Scotland. The “It’ll Cost You!” programme is a collaboration between Police Scotland, local authorities and alcohol producers and retailers and aims to raise awareness of the damaging effects and criminal nature of buying alcohol for under-18s.

Campaign aims to cut underage drinking

Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
JW Filshill hits £5m operating profit up 18.7% for 2024

JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7%

JW Filshill reports £5m operating profit, up 18.7% for 2024
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

New gins ready to hit off-trade

Three Scottish gin brands have new offerings that convenience store retailers might want to consider adding to their off-trade shelves.

MPs back tobacco generational ban

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed its second reading in Parliament and could stop consumers who turn 15 this year from ever legally buying tobacco.

Nisa enhances convenience in Thurso

Nisa has unveiled the results of a £260k investment into one of its symbol stores in Thurso following an investment from a local retailer.

Damp squib August sales

Summer stats can’t match 2014’s gold medal. But latest figures much better than July. Retail sales in Scotland were down once again in August and sales...
Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.

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...
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

Crime surge revealed

The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
Dahwood Perves, managing director of Bestway

Prizes on offer with Bestway

BESTWAY has relaunched its retail development programme, offering retailers the chance to win a share of a £50,000 prize fund.
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse

The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.