A group of retailers stand together for the *Shopt Refer a Friend Scheme launch with a neon sign of the *shopt logo.

*Shopt kicks off Refer a Friend scheme

Retailer rewards app *shopt has kicked off its new 'Refer a Friend' scheme, offering current users the chance to earn up to £1,000 to spend in the app.
Pack shots of Reese's Dipped Peanuts 176g bag and 68g £1.35 PMP bag.

Reese’s expands on sharing range with Dipped Peanuts

Peanut butter confectionery brand Reese's has expanded on its range of shareable treats with the roll out of its new Reese's Dipped Peanuts.
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Irn-Bru brings back ‘Made in Scotland from Girders’ campaign

Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has brought back its 'Made in Scotland from Girders' masterbrand campaign over summer to tie in with its 125th anniversary year.
Total food sales rose by just 0.7% compared with February last year, according to the SRC.

SRC and the Fed warn of tough times

Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.

Food inflation continues to trickle down

Food inflation continues to trickle down as industry bodies warn government not to be complacent on this with future costs on the horizon for many.
Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather

Spar Scotland launches ‘Big Deals of Summer’ campaign focusing on Scottish humour about weather

Spar stores in Scotland will focus on Scotland's unreliable weather A multi-faceted marketing campaign will run using POS, digital, radio, social and PR to promote...

A taste of the curious

Edinburgh based sour beer makers Vault City Brewing has found the top ten cities most likely to try new flavours across the alcohol section.
Pack shots of Dolly Wines Prosecco and Rosé bottles.

Dolly Parton wines roll out across convenience

Country superstar Dolly Parton and Accolade Wines' range Dolly Wines has rolled out across the convenience channel for the first time with two variants.
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Coronavirus grants extended

Grants now available for multiple business properties THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties. Launched last month, the small business...

Skittles goes Gooey to the core in new flavour

Mars Wrigley has taken a new step of innovation with the Skittles brand as the firm launches its new Skittles Giants Gooey range, featuring a citrus gooey core.
(L to R) Justin King, chair of Allwyn, Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, and Alison Acquaye-Acford, Allwyn's director of commercial partnerships and retail sales.

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.
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action

Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Anne-Laure Farrar, market insight manager with The Knowledge Bank.

Retailers told to think local

An insights expert is advising Scottish c-store retailers to focus on local supplies as the channel is forecast to become increasingly important.

Tilda heats up new rice packs

Tilda has rolled out two new ready-to-heart rice pouches, aiming to cover off a versatile range of meal times, with Saag Aloo and Garlic & Herbs.
Pack shots of Baileys Choc-Tails Collection.

Baileys sweetens a cocktail treat for Christmas this year

Irish chocolatier Lir Chocolates has unveiled its new range of Baileys Chocolate Choc-Tails, aiming to drive up gifiting opportunities this Christmas season.

Soothing solutions from Jakemans

Lanes Health helps retailers prepare ahead for the incoming flu season with its range of Jakemans throat lozenges to help soothe a sore throat.