Spar Scotland kicks off 2025 Tradeshow

Spar Scotland has kicked off its plans for the upcoming 2025 Tradeshow event with the new theme of 'Inspiring Success' in the sector.

Vape stores fail age test

TEST purchasing in four cities across Great Britain, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, revealed that  two thirds of the country’s vape stores are at risk...
Pack shots of Fox's Crunch Creams Chocolate & Vanilla.

Fox’s rolls out new Chocolate & Vanilla Crunch Creams

Biscuits firm Fox's Burton's Companies has unveiled a new Chocolate & Vanilla flavour for its popular Crunch Creams range of biscuits.
Pack shots of Hovis Tasty Wholemeal Thick and Medium Loaves with an on-pack design for Magic Breakfast.

Hovis partners with Magic Breakfast children’s charity

Bakery brand Hovis has partnered up with children's charity Magic Breakfast as part of its plans to donate 1.5million meals to kids across 2026.
The Sud family stands together for an image.

RaceTrack Pitstop marks 15th anniversary

The Sud family has celebrated their 15th anniversary of running the RaceTrack Pitstop range of stores in the Greater Glasgow area.
Retailers should consider lower-calorie options to match demands, say bosses for White Claw.

White Claw aims for healthy sales

Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.

DRS delayed until 2025

Scottish Government has delayed DRS until October 2025 following doubts over the scheme's viability after UK Government removed glass from the scheme.

Tunnock’s stands ready to deliver for shoppers

Tunnock's reckons it stands ready to deliver consistency in quality to its customers, calling on its over 130 years of experience.
A selection of biscuits and chocolates on promotion in a store during the Christmas period.

Inflation sustains for the end of 2024

There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.

CJ Lang profits double

Spar Scotland wholesaler posts positive annual trading figures SCOTTISH Spar wholesaler CJ Lang doubled profits last year while growing turnover, according to the firm’s latest...
Pack shots of Stockley's Treacle Toffee.

Stockley’s embraces a nostalgic favourite with new Treacle Toffee packs

Classic confectionery brand Stockley's has embraced another nostalgic classic treat in its range with the introduction of its new Treacle Toffee packs.
Chief execuitve John Brodie, above, said it was a satisfying set of results in a tough market

Profit edges up at Scotmid

SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
Keith Fernie

David Sands back in retail

CONVENIENCE retail entrepreneur David Sands is returning to the industry with a new store – trading under the Nisa Local fascia – in Glenrothes. Sands,...
Packs of The Protein Ball Co Snack Packs stand upright on a table in Peanut Butter, Blueberry Oat Muffin and Salted Caramel flavours.

The Protein Ball Co rolls out new multipacks

Protein snacks brand The Protein Ball Co has unveiled its new multipacks format with the introduction of its new Snack Packs range.
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland has extended its warehouse hours.

FareShare seeks more industry help

FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.
Staff members from Ali's Nisa in Royston stand with Mirren King.

Ali’s Nisa supports global dreams for young dancer

Ali's Nisa in Royston has helped to support a young dancer in the Glasgow area as she prepares to take part in the Dance World Cup finals this summer.