15 years jail for retailer’s killer
Court hears Javaid Ali was stabbed as he was getting the better of alcohol shoplifter in Paisley c-store
A PAISLEY man has been jailed for...
Nanny retailing?
Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks
Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
SGF wages war over pay
The SGF has voiced its fears over rising staff wages, claiming that, in addition to the financial crisis costs, this will only push up prices for consumers.
Matthew Algie marks landmark 160th anniversary
Coffee roasting firm Matthew Algie has marked a landmark 160 years of business with a massive eco-transformation across its production in Glasgow.
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Absolut Sprite cans introduce new Watermelon flavour
ARTD brand Absolut Voda & Sprite has unveiled its first flavour innovation with the introduction of the new Absolut Vodka & Sprite Watermelon variant.
Swizzels celebrates 70 years of Refreshers with new Tropical flavour
British confectionery firm Swizzels has marked the 70th anniversary of its Refrehsers brand with the creation of the new Tropical Flavour Chew bar.
Business rates review reports
No great overhaul but breathing room for store improvements
THE long awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates has been delivered by...
Nerds Gummy Clusters come to the UK
American candy brand Nerds is set to launch its Gummy Clusters and Rope variants here in the UK as part of its rollout with FBC UK & Ireland.
Cheeky Panda launches Festival Bundle
The Cheeky Panda is out to keep festival goers sustainable this summer with its new Festival Essentials Bundle, which includes the brand's personal care goods.
Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op
THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
Clydebank shifts supply to Filshill
Clydebank Co-operative is to end its supply arrangements with Co-operative Retail Trading Group.
Gravity Drinks brews a new Pumpkin Potion
Themed drinks producer Gravity Drinks has unveiled its latest offer for the Halloween season with its new Pumpkin Potion tropical vodka liqueur.
Troon Express goes as Tesco shuts 43
Units in Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh also axed and new stores shelved as giant addresses trading problems
FOUR Scottish stores are among the 43 across...
Cadbury Brunch launches new PMP for best seller
Mondelēz International has launched a new PMP format for its best-selling Cadbury Brunch variant with the £1.39 price-marked Choc Chip flavour.




































