Deposit return scheme must go ahead, says administrator
Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has said that DRS must go ahead next year after UK minsters rejected calls to include glass in the scheme.
Tea makes an organic choice
Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
Coca-Cola introduces new lime flavour
Coca-Cola is launching a zesty lime-flavoured variant for both its Original Taste and Zero Sugar ranges, with the soft drinks giant saying it will boost sales for retailers.
Call for Scottish business rates freeze
Some 35 leading industry bodies have jointly written to Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison asking her to freeze business rates in 2024-25.
Sugar tax has little impact
Figures show Soft Drinks Industry levy has had little impact on consumer habits since it was introduced in the spring
Whisky start-up unveils first bottled experimental series
Whisky bottling start-up firm The Tailored Spirits Co. has unveiled its first series of single malt whiskies in a bid to explore the experimental side of whisky.
Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day
Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
New York Bakery enters new categories with Sub Rolls and Cookies
New York Bakery has entered into two new categories for the first time with the launch of a new range of Sub Rolls and Soft-Baked Cookies options.
Gosh! expands on vegetarian Street Food with new Bites
Plant based food brand Gosh! has expanded on its Street Food range with the addition of new Aloo Tikki Bites and Katsu Bites.
Irn-Bru strikes Gold in new consumer campaign
Scottish soft drinks brand Irn-Bru has kicked off a one-of-a-kind promotional campaign that offers consumers the chance to win a truly unique prize.
Police appeal for retailer assistance
Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
Lottery operator Allwyn says ‘Thank You’
Lottery operator Allwyn has launched a special competition just for National Lottery retailers to thank them for their support, and particularly for their understanding...
Oreo launches limited edition Creme Egg flavour cookies
Biscuit brand Oreo has teamed up with a staple of the Easter season to deliver the new limited edition Oreo Creme Egg biscuits for 2026.
Bill could spell end of unpaid trial shifts
Member’s bill has second reading this month
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
Carlsberg docks new Shipyard American Ale in the UK
CMBC has launched a new variant under the Shipyard brand straight from the US with the new American Session Pale Ale brew.
