Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity
Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.
Rustlers taps into demand with Spicy Chicken Burger
Ready meals brand Rustlers is set to tap into the rising demand for fast food inspired meals with its new Spicy Chicken Fillet Burger.
Support for local suppliers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Landmark and Today’s merger
LANDMARK Wholesale and Today’s Group have unveiled plans to merge. Subject to member approval, the merged buying group will be known as Unitas Wholesale...
Mossburn unveils The Ephemera Collection of twelve rare whiskies and rums
Isle of Skye distillers Mossburn has unveiled a 12 strong range of rare whisky and rum bottlings with the launch of The Ephemera Collection.
C-stores set to reach £49bn
Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies
The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...
Allwyn unveils its new Lottery point of sale kit
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has begun the rollout of its new permanent point of sale kit for National Lottery retailer stores.
Illegal tobacco haul in Aberdeen raid
Nearly 300 illicit nicotine products have been seized from two stores in the Aberdeen area by the Trading Standards Scotland team.
Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Pringles partners up with Burger King on new flavours
Snacks brand Pringles has teamed up with fast food chain Burger King to launch two new limited edition flavours inspired by the Home of the Whopper.
Linking up cash with consumers
New app shows where cash can be accessed .
Scotland tops retail vacancies
Figures reveal more high street units lost than anywhere else in the UK
Retail chiefs attack Chancellor’s Spring Forecast inaction
Retail industry leaders have rounded on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not using her Spring Forecast statement to set out measures to help the sector boost the UK economy.
Pie Sports expands listings for Kebab Pies packs
Glasgow bakery firm Pie Sports has expanded its listings for its Kebab Pies packs across Scotmid, Aldi and Lidl stores in Scotland.
Nescafé indulges a sweet tooth in new coffee
Coffee brand Nescafé has expanded on its options for sweet-toothed coffee drinkers with its new addition to its Dessert Edition range.









































