Retailers urged to sell disposable vape stock before ban
Retailers across the UK have been urged to deplete their stock of single-use vape devices ahead of the introduction of the disposable vape ban on 1 June.
Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2025
Discover which Scottish food and drink brands have made it into the Top 50 in Scotland this year with Worldpanel by Numerator's latest data.
Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Brothers Cider looks to the bright side
Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.
Bring in flavours from the land of the rising sun
Convenience retailers can bring Japanese flavours to consumers in an entirely different way with the new range of spirits from The Wasabi Company.
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
PLH renewal deadline is almost here
Act swiftly or face disaster
Delice de France makes a seasonal twist in the bakery aisle
Delice de France is launching new varieties for Christmas.
Big birthday for Scotmid
Scottish cooperative society celebrates anniversary
SCOTMID is officially celebrating its 160th birthday.
The cooperative society opened its first store on 4 November 1859 in Edinburgh’s Ponton Street,...
Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
Industry critical of business parking tax
PLANS to give Scottish councils the power to charge businesses for parking spaces have come under fire from retail industry stakeholders.
The proposed Workplace Parking...
Town centres struggle
Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves
Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
