Coke backs DRS
Soft drinks giant signals change of position over potential bottle deposit scheme for Scotland
COCA-COLA has come out in favour of a proposed Deposit Return...
DRS debate rages on at Holyrood
Industry experts raise concerns with proposed scheme
Spar Scotland crowned top Guild
The Spar Scottish Guild roared at the top at the Spar Conference 2024 as it was crowned the Spar Guild Challenge Winner at the event in South Africa.
Minister praises c-stores at ScotHot
Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has highlighted the importance of convenience retail in boosting Scotland's food and drink industry as she attended ScotHot25.
Over £3k in illicit nicotine products seized in Falkirk
Tobacco detection dog Boo helped to uncover over £3,000 worth of illegal nicotine products in a Falkirk high street premises earlier in February.
Allwyn praises Scottish retailers for raising billions for National Lottery Good Causes
Allwyn has praised the hard work of National Lottery retailers in Scotland in helping to raise over £41billion for its Good Causes fund over the last 30 years.
Retailers left in the lurch
Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Bowl over with fruit energy drinks
AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.
Lees of Scotland unveils new packaging
Scottish confectioner Lees of Scotland has unveiled its new, nostalgic look across its Snowballs and Teacakes products, complete with new recipe changes.
Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.
McCain shouts out sustainability
McCain has rolled out limited-edition packs of its Naked Oven Chips to Tesco stores that shout out about the sustainable nature of the potatoes used.
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Cathedral City rolls out new on the go meals
Cathedral City has launched a new range of FTG options in partnership with Summit Foods including Toasties and Croissant options.
Calling time on booze curbs
Drink and retail trade bodies have united to condemn proposals to severely restrict alcohol marketing in Scotland.
HLP is out delivering messages
The Healthy Living Programme has been taking its healthy cooking and wellbeing advice on the road to keep people well informed on the charity's work.
Morrisons boss takes presidential role at GroceryAid
Morrisons boss Rami Baitiéh has been appointed as the new president of GroceryAid as the industry charity looks to expand its support across retail.



































