Simon Howie, owner of Simon Howie Group, stands in front of rows of solar panels.

Simon Howie powers on renewables

Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has installed a new sustainable energy system to cut carbon emissions and power its system through renewable energy.

New limits bring sales hangover

Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change. Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...

New plain pack claims slammed

Holyrood health department is a year out in Australian standardised packs argument. Trade body says survey shows smoking rising. TOBACCO firms and trade bodies have...
A Biffa branded waste disposal truck is parked outside of a building.

ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action

Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Pack shots of Zone nicotine pouches.

Imperial Brands moves into the nicotine pouch Zone

Nicotine products manufacturer Imperial Brands has launched into the nicotine pouches subcategory with the roll out of its new brand, Zone.
Family firm Feedwell Dog Food has more than 60 years' experience and a range of products.

Feedwell highlights pet care opportunities

The pet food category provides a massive opportunity to grow sales – but many Scottish convenience retailers aren’t making the most of it, reckon bosses at Feedwell Dog Food.

Brothers Cider looks to the bright side

Brothers Cider is out to showcase its new approach as a 'seriously unserious cider' in its new marketing 'Always Look on the Brothers Cider Life'.

Deposit return scheme must go ahead, says administrator

Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has said that DRS must go ahead next year after UK minsters rejected calls to include glass in the scheme.

Consumers cutting back

Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
Harris Aslam, above, and his cousin Raza Rehman run three Nisa stores.

Stepping up to the plate

Harris won’t be going for Nisa CEO but he is promising some fresh thinking by John McNee AN 18-year-old retailer from Fife, widely reported to...

Business resumes at fire stricken fruit market

Quick thinking gets businesses back up and running one day on from blaze TRADING is underway again at Blochairn Fruit Market following a huge fire...

Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
Daniel Johnson MSP (left) at the launch of his retail crime bill campaign.

Retail crime still a blight

Retailers, trade unions and politicians have called for more to be done to tackle retail crime, on the first anniversary of the Protection of Workers Act.

National Lottery campaign rolls out for 2024

National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has kicked off a new gifting campaign for 2024 with the aim to encourage shoppers to play in store.

Where is Scotland left on DRS?

Questions remain about the future of Scotland's deposit return scheme as retailers look for compensation over expended costs to install and run machines.
Pack shots of the Tennent's 15-pack with the Fifa World Cup 2026 on-pack promotion.

Tennent’s kicks off Fifa World Cup activity

Scottish lager brand Tennent's has furthered its support of national football with the kick off of its new on-pack promotion for the Fifa World Cup 2026.