Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse

DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.

FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight

Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling

Celebrating 60 years of Coca-Cola

The Coca-Cola Bottling Plant in East Kilbride has marked 60 years of production, standing strong as a stalwart part of Scotland's industrial history.

Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm

Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.
A bread and bakery section inside of a convenience store.

Inflation falls to lowest rate in eight months

A fall in food costs helped to bring overall inflation down, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.

A DRS first: Digital trial goes live

A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time. The pilot scheme...
Pack shots of Popworks snacks including Sweet & Salty and Sweet BBQ with an on-pack promotion for Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.

Popworks unveils Bridget Jones packs for new film

Snacks brand Popworks has rolled out its first ever on-pack promotion in partnership with upcoming rom-com film Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
Exterior of the Scottish Parliament building

Support call ahead of Scottish Budget

Industry leaders of Scotland’s retail sector have called on the Scottish Government to freeze business rates ahead of the winter budget.
Images of David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, and Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation.

Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget

Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.
Pack shot of the Terry's Chocolate Orange Marble Egg, Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg Five Pack and Terry's Chocolate Orange Cream Filled Egg single.

Terry’s Chocolate unveils orange filled Easter range

Terry's Chocolate is set to drive up its sales even further this Easter season with its new Marble Egg and wider additions to the range for 2026.
Taylors Snacks says its Lentil Waves range offers consumers a healthier option, which many now seek.

Taylors Snacks promotes ‘healthier’ Lentil Waves

With incoming HFSS regulations now high on the Scottish political agenda, Taylors Snacks has been highlighting its Lentil Waves range as a healthier option for consumers.

Plain packs hit c-store shelves

PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
Pack shots of Dr Pepper Cherry Crush 330ml cans.

Dr Pepper brings the ‘Lurve’ for Valentine’s Day

Drinks giant CCEP has unveiled a new Valentine's campaign for its Dr Pepper Cherry Crush variant complete with romance advice from 'Dr Lurve'.
Poster for the VK Chocolate Orange flavour with a bottle of the drink in the middle with text around it reading "Who the VK is Terry?".

VK unveils the return of its Chocolate Orange flavour

Pre-mixed cocktails brand VK has unveiled the return of its divisive Chocolate Orange flavour for the festive season, to drive up extra sales in the off-trade.

SWA keeps producers on the right road

The Scottish Wholesale Association has launched a new online portal to help point producers to relevant wholesalers to help them find new routes to market.