Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales
Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.
KitKat Cookies & Cream is back on shelves
Global confectionery firm Nestlé has relaunched its KitKat Cookies & Cream Two Finger bar to shelves, aiming to drive sales with the popular flavour.
Scottish Bahamian spiced Rum Cay Rum launches
Premium rum brand Rum Cay Rum has blended together Scotland and the Bahamas to deliver a unique new rum expression to the market.
Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme
Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.
Award profile – Employee of the Year 2014
Winner : Marc McCabe
Manager, Nisa Extra, Perth Road, Dundee.
Employee of the Year Award winner 2014 – in association with British American Tobacco UK.
Winner details
Age:...
Plain packs back on the agenda
THE Westminster Government has begun its short consultation process on the possible introduction of standardised packaging for tobacco products.
If it’s decided to proceed with...
Nescafé has unveiled a trio of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks
Instant coffee brand Nescafé has unveiled its latest innovation for the iced coffee space with its new range of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks.
Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts
The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Discounters break records
Symbols grow but fall behind the pace as Aldi and Lidl storm ahead again
SYMBOL stores and independents continued to show growth in the latest...
Jammie Dodgers teams up with NERF to elevate fun this summer
Children's biscuit brand Jammie Dodgers has teamed up with Hasbro's active play brand NERF to launch exclusive SuperSoaker toys in a new on-pack promotion.
71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Mackie’s rings the changes
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion
Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
