Interior of Spar Crosshouse

Wholesalers explain symbol benefits for retailers

New year, new fascia: Symbol groups are ready to support retailers through cost-of-living crisis.
A bottle of Drambuie with two Drambuie Iced Espresso serves stand next to the bottle on a countertop.

Drambuie brings an ‘OOOO’ with its new campaign

Whisky liqueur brand Drambuie has kicked off a new brand platform around its Drambuie Iced Espresso cocktail serve, aiming to draw in contemporary audiences.
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.
Members from Retailers Against Crime and Police Scotland stand around a TV screen to mark the Day of Action Glasgow May 2025.

Retailers Against Crime takes action in Glasgow city centre

Retailers Against Crime worked together with Police Scotland on its Day of Action initiative in Glasgow City Centre to deter shoplifters in the area.
Packets of Swizzels Squashies Naughty & Nice sit against a red and green backdrop with the sweets scattered across the table.

Swizzels rolls out Christmas Squashies

Swizzels has launched its first-ever Christmas-themed pack for its Squashies brand with the new Naughty & Nice sweets to drive up sales this festive season.
National Lottery resurrects iconic gold hand and “It Could Be You!” strapline

National Lottery resurrects iconic gold hand and ‘It Could Be You!’ strapline

The “It Could Be You!” strapline was first used when the National Lottery was launched in 1994.
Packs of Oreo cookies with an on-pack promotion for A Minecraft Movie.

Oreo builds together with Minecraft movie promotion

International cookie brand Oreo has built a unique partnership with the highly anticipated film A Minecraft Movie, featuring a unique gameplay feature.
Robert Sider: Clydebank Co-op/Keystore outlet striking a chord.

Indie co-op to tie in with symbol group

Clydebank society joins with Keystore in reclaimed store INDEPENDENT co-operative society Clydebank Co-op is to move outside the wholesaling arrangements of the Co-operative Group and...
Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon.

£190k boost for Go Local

The Scottish Government has approved the fourth phase of the Go Local scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.

Cadbury goes big on 200 years

Mondelēz International continues to go big for Cadbury's 200th anniversary celebrations with the launch of a limited edition 360g Cadbury Dairy Milk Bar.

UWS on its symbol benefits

United Wholesale Scotland lays out the benefits it can offer retailers who join the Day-Today fascia group including money savings on energy.
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.

Learning lessons with Healthy Living Programme

A healthy breakfast doesn’t just set you up for the day… it can also set you up for life.
Image of the FedPlus logo.

A new Plus point from The Fed

Industry body The Fed has kicked off a new prize programme for its members called FedPlus, offering retailers exclusive discounts on a range of brands.
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores.

Government backs bottle deposit plan

The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores