Pack shots of LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir.

LU expands biscuits range with Chocolat Noir

French premium biscuit brand LU has introduced a new dark chocolate variant to the range with the new LU Le Petit Chocolat Noir packs.
Two people stand outside Go Local Dumbarton Road holding a pair of novelty scissors at the store's door to mark the opening of the location.

Glasgow’s first Go Local store opens its doors

Go Local, the symbol group operated by Parfetts, has opened its first store in the Glasgow area with experienced retailer Nathalie Fullerton.

Independent stores back on the rise

GREAT Britain’s independent retailers opened more shops than they closed in 2016, according to research from the Local Data Company and the British Independent...

Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn

Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced. The figure was up...
Exterior shot of Day-Today Anniesland.

United Wholesale Scotland introduces its digital transformation for store estate

United Wholesale Scotland has re-opened the doors to Day-Today Anniesland, unveiling the wholesaler's digital transformation and plans for the future in doing so.
shopkeepers

Wholesalers in COVID battle

WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Exterior shot of KeyStore Duncan's in Aberdeen.

Aberdeenshire store Duncan’s joins KeyStore fascia

Aberdeenshire retailer Scott Duncan has praised the KeyStore symbol after the independent retailer made the recent decision to join the fascia group.
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.

UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet

Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Pack shots of New York Bakery pre-sliced bagels range including Red Onion & Chive, Cinnamon & Raisin, Original, Sesame and Wholemeal.

New York Bakery rolls out pre-sliced bagels

Baked goods brand New York Bakery has unveiled its new pre-sliced range of bagels alongside a complete packaging refresh to the range.
A person carrying a wooden crate with the Growers Garden logo burned on to it with packs of Broccoli Chips inside the crate.

Growers Garden grows in multiples

Growers Garden is set for the UK’s major supermarkets after securing HSBC funds after the snacks firm received a major grant from the bank.
Billy Monger, former F1 driver, sits in front of a life-sized chocolate F1 car with the KitKat logo on it and the starting line of Silverstone Circuit.

KitKat revs up for F1 season with life-sized chocolate car

Chocolate bar brand KitKat has kicked off its partnership with motorsport tournament Formula 1 by unveiling its own life-size chocolate F1 car.
Exterior image of Jet Drum of Wartle Filling Station in Inverurie.

Jet grows Scottish network with Highland Fuels sites

Forecourt brand Jet has expanded across the north of Scotland with the opening of two new locations in partnership with Highland Fuels.
Chief execuitve John Brodie, above, said it was a satisfying set of results in a tough market

Profit edges up at Scotmid

SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
Pack shots of Salty Dog Chilli Rice Crackers packs.

Salty Dog brings a fiery punch to Rice Crackers range

Snacks brand Salty Dog has brought an extra spicy addition to its range with the launch of its new Chilli Rice Crackers snack packs.
Two people stand outside a Scotmid store, one person holds a sign for the Scotmid Scottish Favourites Competition while the other holds a basket filled with Scottish produce.

Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns

Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.

Hooch has a Soopa offer

Hooch has launched a Soopa new RTD with a new caffeinated alcoholic RTD option in three different flavour variants with Soopa Hooch.