New directions
Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...
The Traitors confectionery range unveiled
Confectionery wholesaler World of Sweets has unveiled its new range inspired by BBC's hit TV show The Traitors, blending sweets with gameplay.
Vinut pops in stores with Popping Boba Bubble Tea
Vinut is popping into stores in association with MAP Trading Ltd as the firm is set to capitalise on the bubble tea trend with its Popping Boba Bubble Tea.
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...
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023
Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers
Are the days of cash coming to an end?
Bank cash handling charges and changes to payment service commissions have put independent retailers under pressure but some consumers now expect to give up...
Golden Wonder turns up the flavour with new launches
Crisps brand Golden Wonder is set to turn up the flavour for the snacks category with the launch of three new variants for its £1 and 35p PMP ranges.
Finsbury launches first-to-market cake bento boxes
Speciality bakery firm Finsbury Food Group has introduced its first cake bento box brand with Little Big Cake, driving innovation in the bakery aisle.
Tips for driving up sales to university students
Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
Scotmid unveils a digital transformation
Scotmid Co-op has unveiled new plans to introduce a digital transformation across its estate of stores, to improve workflow through new retail technology.
Golden Wonder unveils a crisp new look across packs
Scotland-born crisps brand Golden Wonder has unveiled a major packaging refresh for the first time in a decade along with some new permanent flavour additions.
Retailers make the difference in 2020
The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
Driving milk drinks in the chillers
Mars Chocolate Drinks & Treats and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners offers advice on how to build up dairy drinks across the chillers.
UK DRS plans revealed
DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme
WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans.
The UK...
Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions
Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.






















