Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales and footfall figures.

Retail slump prompts calls for help

Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) bosses are calling for Westminster and Holyrood government action after plummeting sales, particularly for food, in Scotland.
Pack shots of Monster Energy Nitro Blue Flash cans.

Monster expands with new Nitro Blue Flash flavour

Energy drinks brand Monster Energy has expanded on its Nitro range with the introduction of the new blueberry flavoured Blue Flash variant.
Forum Insurance offers convenience retailers bespoke cover to suit each store.

Insurance advice for convenience retailers

Getting the right insurance policy is a key business decision for c-store operators – and relying on a standard package could be folly, say the experts at Forum Insurance.
Pack shots of PEZ dispensers including Lilo & Stitch and Minecraft heads of characters from the franchises. (From left to right) Stitch, Angel, Creeper and Steve.

Hancocks stocks up on new film PEZ dispensers

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has rolled out a new range of PEZ dispensers featuring characters from iconic brands Lilo & Stitch, Minecraft and Hello Kitty.
Advert for the Jam Shed 2025 competition 'The Jammy Drop" offering people the chance to win a share of £20,000.

Win a share of £20k with Jam Shed competition

Australian wine brand Jam Shed is offering consumers the chance to win a share of a massive £20,000 as part of its latest on-pack promotion.
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising

A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.

DRS consultation now open

The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament

New chiefs in role position

Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.
Mo Razzaq stands at a podium with The Fed logo on it.

Retailers urge action on crime in new Fed research

The Fed has slammed the government for its inaction towards retail crime following the results of new research the organisation conducted.
A pack of Wilkinson Sword Quattro 4 stands at a sink in the image on the left as Anthony Joshua shave his face with the razor in the image on the right.

Anthony Joshua fronts Wilkinson Sword campaign

Personal care brand Wilkinson Sword has announced that Anthony Joshua will front a new campaign focused around its new Quattro 4 razor range.
Pack shots Ribena Summer Fruits 850ml Squash, 500ml bottle and 250ml carton.

Ribena introduces new Summer Fruits flavour

Soft drinks brand Ribena has unveiled a new Summer Fruits variant to its range in a bid to match demand from consumers across the UK.

New limits bring sales hangover

Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change. Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...
David Lonsdale is asking Shona Robison to take action to help Scottish retailers.

Retailers ‘face £13m rates hike’

The Scottish Retail Consortium is warning that retailers could face a £13million hike in business rates in the new year and is calling for Holyrood ministers to take action to help businesses.

Baking it to the top

SCOTTISH Grocer’s Employee of the Year 2015, Lorraine Doddicott, should be well-used to receiving compliments. “Friendly”, “helpful”, “polite” and “lovely” are words that show...
(L to R) Ashleigh Cheetham, Gurms Athwal, David Cooke and Belinda Parkinson sit together at a table during the Unitas trade exhibition.

Promo delivers sales uplift for Unitas members

Wholesale buying group Unitas has reported a massive uplift in its volume sales following its latest One Week Special promotional activity.
Taylors' Lentil Waves offer a range of flavours, including the new Prawn Cocktail variant.

Taylors Snacks offers lunch rush solutions

Taylors Snacks reckons it has the answers to help ensure the lunch box shopping mission remains a smooth and simple one.