Pack shouts of Sour Punch Bites Pickle Roulette packs.

American Sour Punch candy spins to the UK

Retailers can bring in an extra risky element to the confectionery aisle as World of Sweets launches new Sour Punch Pickle Roulette packs.
A range of wind turbines across a stretch of the sea.

Scotmid secures 10 year green energy deal

Scotmid Co-op stores are set to benefit from a supply of green energy following a deal between five Co-ops and renewable electricity generation firm RWE.
MSPs have signed off on deposit return scheme regulations for Scotland.

Deposit return is go in 25 months

Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry

ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions

The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

Nisa helps to deliver expansion

Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
image of british bank notes

SRC calls for business rates action as inflation bites

Cutting business rates is crucial in response to recent high inflation figures according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Tartan banner with text reading top scottish brands 2022

Scotland’s Top Brands: 40-50

Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 40-50.

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.
Image overlooking the depot floor of United Wholesale Scotland's Queenslie location.

United Wholesale Scotland acquires Time Wholesale Services London depot

United Wholesale Scotland has announced its first venture south of the border with the purchase of Time Wholesale Service's London depot.
ACC Tim Mairs of Police Scotland delivers a talk at the SGF Annual Crime Conference.

Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live

Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
Bloom in Profit display at a Bestway Wholesale depot featuring unique stands for the promotion including a host of brands and products.

Bestway Wholesale kicks off Easter campaign

Bestway Wholesale is set to support its retail customers this season with its new Easter campaign 'Bloom in Profit' promising exclusive promotions on big brands.

Plain packs hit c-store shelves

PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...

Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas

Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.

Safe and sound

Winner: Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner. Winner details Store size: 1200 sq ft Symbol: Day-Today Period at...
Pack shot of the BrewDog Punk IPA summer 2026 campaign offering consumers the chance to win a year of beer.

BrewDog capitalises on a summer of football with new campaign

Scottish craft beer brand BrewDog has kicked off a massive new on-pack promotion in a bid to drive up sales throughout the summer months.