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New rules for self isolation

COVID self-isolation rules will change in Scotland from midnight tonight (5 January). Under current rules, those testing positive for Covid must self isolate for 10...
Pack shot of the Takis range of spicy corn chips.

Takis raises the heat in store snacks

Spicy snack brand Takis has an ambition to fire up the tastebuds across convenience stores in Scotland, helping to capitalise on the demand for intense tastes.
Bottles of the Tailored Spirits range against different coloured background.

Tailored Spirits unveils new Experiments to mark landmark year

Independent whisky start-up Tailored Spirits has marked its first anniversary with the launch of four new expressions in its Experimental series.
Pack shots of Served cocktails including Margarita, Spicy Margarita, Passion Fruit Martini and Mojito.

Served cocktails rolls out four new drinks

Canned cocktail brand Served has extended its range of full-strength RTD cocktails with four classic bar staples added to the range.

Empty shops gap narrows

Research finds Scotland’s retail vacancy rate falling faster than GB trend – but there are huge differences between towns THE number of empty shops in...

Justice for Scottish postmasters

ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, stands outside the Weymss Bay Co-op store holding Brownings products.

Brownings rolls out to Co-op stores

Kilmarnock bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has announced a new deal with Co-op that will see its goods roll out to stores across North Ayrshire.
Pack shot of Menabrea four pack of cans.

Menabrea launches new can format

Premium Italian lager brand Menbrea has launched into the canned format for the first time, aiming to provide consumers with more convenience this summer.
Mackie’s of Scotland chocolate bars

Gifting to suit every demand

Opportunities for chocolate gifting are in high demand during the first quarter of the year.

Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood

Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
Pack shot of Tomatin Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Double Cask bottle with the outer pack behind the bottle.

Tomatin whisky opens up its portfolio with new Double Cask

Highland single malt whisky brand Tomatin has unveiled its new dram designed for general retail with the launch of Double Cask.

Scotfresh aims for 15 stores

INDEPENDENT c-store chain Dynamic Retail, the company behind Scotfresh, has revealed plans to have 15 stores under the fascia by this time next year. Shaun...
Pack shots of -196 Peach cans.

-196 expands with new Peach flavour

SBF GB&I has launched a new Peach flavour for its alcoholic RTD brand -196 in a bid to tap into the growing demand for more peach variants in the sector.

The Co-op swoops in on Nisa

Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
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Wholesalers in COVID battle

WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.
Imperial Brands consumer marketing director UK & Ireland Yawer Rasool highlighted the importance of flavour cards and combi papers.

Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice

Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.