Sarwar in hot seat at wholesale group
THERE’S a new man at the top of Scotland’s wholesale industry representative organisation. Asim Sarwar is the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association.
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Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Bluey cereal hits supermarket shelves
Popular children's animated TV character Bluey has made her cereal debut across new packs of Kellogg's Bluey Multigrain Cereal.
A matter of heritage for Belhaven
Belhaven Brewery is shouting out the importance of legacy when it comes to consumer beer choices noting the brand's three century long history.
Made for Drink unveils Pork Scratching Crisps
Bar snacks-style brand Made for Drink has unveiled a new collaboration with pork scratchings brand Mr Trotter's for its new Pork Scratching Crisps.
Swizzels introduces price-marked Squashies Cherry Cola
British confectionery producer Swizzels has unveiled its new PMP bagged format for the Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola variant.
Challenging start to trading year
Industry chiefs are warning retailers of challenging economic times ahead as figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium show there was a disappointing finish to 2023 for store bosses.
Budget: Alcohol duty reformed as wages rise
THE biggest reform of alcohol duty for more than a century, was the claim made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget that has...
VK Squashka range debuts in Scotmid stores
VK Squashka has made its debut in Scotmid stores across Scotland as the brand continues to drive up sales with its core audience of young adults.
ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban
The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.
Awarding returns for Innis & Gunn
Scottish craft beer brewery Innis & Gunn has picked up six awards across a range of prestigious titles marking a strong year for its range.
Stimulate energy sales in the morning
Boost Drinks reckons many consumers look to get their day off to a stimulated start and has highlighted its range as an effective way for retailers to grow profits.
Golden Wonder gets into the Christmas spirit with new festive crisps flavours
Golden Wonder has unveiled a new line-up of festive flavours for the Christmas season this year, offering some seasonal tastes along with unique textures.
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
Police appeal for retailer assistance
Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
BEAR rolls out larger pack formats
Fruit snacks brand BEAR has unveiled its new, larger pack format with nine packs of its Fruit Splits or Yoyos snacks to appeal to busy family lifestyles.
