Investing in the future
Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
Confectionery set to check out?
Holyrood invites stores to take sweets and drinks off the tills
THE Scottish Government has again said it wants retailers to take all confectionery...
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.
Carling raises a glass to Scottish football with SPFL campaign
Lager brand Carling has launched a new nine-week campaign covering the SPFL, with ad placements in Glasgow for the semi-finals and final.
SGF unveils new vice-president
The SGF has announced that bp director Andy Kenney will take on the position of vice president of its board as Graham Watson steps into the president role.
SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal
The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
Holyrood set to extend ID
THE Scottish Government has named the additional forms of ID that will be acceptable in shops and pubs after 1 October.
Until now the only...
Equi’s Ice Cream secures Tesco listing
Scottish ice cream brand Equi's has announced a major new listing across Tesco stores in Scotland as the firm builds on its target turnover goal.
Capitalise on Minions craze with Yazoo and Premier Foods
Milk drinks brand Yazoo and ambient products firm Premier Foods are both bringing fun to kids' mealtimes thanks to the hugely popular Minions cartoon characters from the Despicable Me movies.
Communication is key on cup charges
The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Bisto has a banger in its new Sausage Gravy
Premier Foods has launched its new Bisto For Sausages Gravy Granules in a bid to capitalise on the rising demand for 'bangers and mash' dinnertime occasions.
DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban
The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Inflation refuses to budge
The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.
20p deposit value is confirmed for DRS
Exchange for Change has confirmed the deposit amount across in-scope containers for the DRS will be 20p when it goes live in October 2027.
Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals
Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...
The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
