Minimum wage set to soar

National Minimum Wage to hit £7.20 in 2016 New National Living Wage of £9 by 2020 Convenience retailers have been left reeling by last month’s Budget announcement,...
A man serves a customer at a till point inside a convenience store. The customer has placed a yellow shopping basket onto the counter with items inside it as the retailer takes items out to scan them. The retailer is holding a packet of McVitie's Chocolate Digestives.

pladis unveils new retailer platform Better Biscuits

Global snacking firm pladis has relaunched its retailer support platform Better Biscuits to help empower store owners to drive up sales.
Brad Whittingham, Four Pillars LGBT+ Inclusion Advocate, sits at a table with bottles of MacB water and Four Pillars branded mugs.

MacB brings a financial boost to Aberdeenshire charities

Scottish bottled water brand MacB has supported charity organisations across Aberdeenshire with new grants from its Live Bold Community Fund.
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.
United Wholesale Grocers

UWG chief named group vice-chairman

Nabeel Ramzan, managing director of Glasgow-based United Wholesale Grocers has been appointed vice-chairman of Landmark group.
The Unitas Wholesale logo.

Unitas Wholesale appoints new trading director

Buying group Unitas Wholesale has announced Gurms Athwal as its new trading director to bring his wealth of experience to the role.
Promotional image for the PepsiCo snacks range for Christmas 2026 with text that reads 'Enjoy your favourites this CRISPmas'. Pack shots include Walkers Sensations Honey Glazed Roasted Ham, Walkers Crispy Roast Potatoes, Walkers Pigs in Blankets and Doritos Gingerbread.

PepsiCo unwraps seasonal Walkers & Doritos variants

Snacks giant PepsiCo has unveiled its festive range for the Christmas season including returning flavours and limited-edition designs across its brands.

Filshill acquires Iain Hill

Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
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.
David Lonsdale

Events count in stores

Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.
Pack shot of Cathedral City High Protein Half Fat cheese block and Cathedral City Protein Half Fat Minis.

Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
Aisling McGhee, commercial director at McGhee's, sits at a boardroom table with McGhee's products across the table.

McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research

Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.
Alcohol

Concern over refresher rates

THE deadline has now passed for Scottish holders of alcohol retailing personal licences, who were issued licences on or before 1 September 2009, to...
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Expert advice on ePOS system investment

MHouse chief operating officer Faisal Sattar explains why it is important for convenience retailers to choose the right ePOS system.
Cans of Whitebox Cocktails Mai Tai and Clover Club stand on a mantelpiece.

Whitebox Cocktails grows range with Mai Tai and Clover Club

Edinburgh-based cocktail brand Whitebox Cocktails has unveiled a new duo with the launch of the new Mai Tai and Clover Club serves.
Josie Cattermoul, trading director at CJ Lang & Son.

CJ Lang appoints new trading director

CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul has its new trading director to drive profitable growth across the Spar Scotland estate.
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