Swizzels introduces price-marked Squashies Cherry Cola
British confectionery producer Swizzels has unveiled its new PMP bagged format for the Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola variant.
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.
Glasgow’s first Go Local store opens its doors
Go Local, the symbol group operated by Parfetts, has opened its first store in the Glasgow area with experienced retailer Nathalie Fullerton.
Scotland business rates frozen for another year
ScotGov has announced a freeze to business rates for another year, as retailers continue to face constant challenges to trading in the retail sector.
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based convenience store chain ScotFresh, buying all nine of its stores.
Takis builds distribution with new PMPs
Spicy snacks brand Takis is set to broaden its distribution across the convenience and independents sectors with the launch of its new PMP packs.
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
ACS warns of £634m cost from Budget
The ACS has warned of a massive hike in costs for c-store owners of £634million should certain policy changes be implemented in the Autumn Budget.
Onken builds family appeal with new Kiddos range
Yogurt brand Onken has expanded its range to appeal to families with the launch of its children's yogurt range Onken Kiddos.
Mondelēz unwraps Cadbury & Biscoff Christmas range
Snacks giant Mondelēz International has unwrapped its festive selection for this year including an array of NPD to get into the Christmas spirit with.
The Protein Ball Co sets out new marketing stint
Protein-rich snacking brand The Protein Ball Co. has unveiled a new brand positioning following on from some major expansions across the UK and America.
Cadbury goes big on 200 years
Mondelēz International continues to go big for Cadbury's 200th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a limited edition 360g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar.
ScotGov announces business rates relief
The Scottish Government has announced its plans to provide some relief on domestic business rates and national insurance tax in its 2026-27 Budget.
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.
Deposit return is delayed to 2022
THE launch date for deposit return has been pushed back to the spring of 2022.
New regulations, published last month as the coronavirus crisis ramped up, have postponed the implementation of DRS. Deposit return was initially slated for a 1 April 2021 launch date.
The Famous Grouse flies with Martin Compston in new campaign
Whisky brand The Famous Grouse has brought in Line of Duty star Martin Compston to front its new Scottish Rugby campaign in time for the Six Nations.
