Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns

Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Derek Mackay put tax powers to use in the draft Scottish Budget.

Rates tweak is a welcome one

Mackay includes poundage shift in draft budget
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief executive David Thomson.

Food prices spark alarm

Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Exterior image of Booker Longstone depot in Edinburgh with cars in the car park.

Booker symbol groups to benefit from Beer & Cider and Wine Festivals

Booker Wholesale is set kick off two festivals over the spring and summer to help drive up extra off-trade sales for its symbol group retailers.
Pack shots of Lurpak Chilli & Garlic butter.

Lurpak expands with new Chilli & Garlic butter

Butter brand Lurpak has rolled out its new flavour with the launch of its Chilli & Garlic butter packs as the brand aims to simplify mealtimes.
Reward the curious shopper with a range to suit newcomers to energy drinks, says Red Bull.

Red Bull offers tips on growing customer base

Red Bull reckons store owners need to cater to customers who are curious to try energy drinks and, here, the popular brand offers some advice.

Doubling up with symbols

Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Bottles of Nescafé Espresso Concentrated Mocha and Decaf variants are stacked up on pastel coloured boxes with an iced coffee serve next to them.

Nescafé expands Espresso Concentrated range with Mocha and Decaf

Nescafé has expanded further on its Espresso Concentrated range with the addition of two new variants in the range with Decaf and Mocha flavours.

Hipflask Spirits lines up in Morrisons

Award-winning spirits brand Hipflask Spirits has made its way to Morrisons stores across Scotland for the first time, with listings in six stores.

McVitie’s brings some tropical flavour to its Jamaica Ginger Cake

McVitie’s brings some tropical flavour to its Jamaica Ginger Cake
Pet treats are a major area of growth in the category, according to Mars Petcare.

Appeal to the pet shop buys

Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Staff at the Co-op Caldon Road Store stand in front of the shop with a novelty pair of scissors and ribbon to mark the completion of its refit.

Irvine Co-op reopens its doors following refit

A Co-op store in Irvine has officially re-opened following on from a seven week programme to update and transform the store.

Food ideas find 4000 fans

2014 Speciality Show titles reward food champs and Orkney producers plan an island festival SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show 2014 has announced the winners of its...
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.
Pack shots of Easter products including Cadbury Mini Eggs 1kg, Maltesers Bunny, Maltesers Bunny Popcorn flavour, Cadbury Creme Egg and Cadbury White Creme Egg.

Top Easter chocolate in the UK for 2025

Data insights firm Talysis has highlighted the top 10 Easter products in convenience stores over the season and how this impacted retailer sales.

Calls for NI style scheme

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed plans to increase funding for a high street stimulus scheme, renewing calls for a similar scheme to be introduced in Scotland
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