Asim Sarwar of United Wholesale (Scotland) will become the youngest-ever president of the Scottish Wholesale Association at its conference this month.

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. The...

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.
Pack shots of Kellogg's Bluey Multigrain Cereal.

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.
Pack shot of Made for Drinks Mr Trotter's Pork Scratching Flavoured Potato Crisps.

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.
Pack shots of Squashies Drumstick Cherry Cola PMP hanging bags.

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.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

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...
A group of people hold bottles of VK Squashka up to the camera.

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.
Campaign image for the Association of Convenience Store's Decline'09 campaign.

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.
Boost's stimulated energy range, including Juic'd variants, aims to cover a host of consumer demands.

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.
Pack shots of Golden Wonder's festive range for 2025 including Turkey & Stuffing, Glazed Ham Baubles, Honey Glazed Ham Christmas Tree Toritillas and Beef & Gravy Ridges.

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
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Police appeal for retailer assistance

Retailers are being asked to support a police crackdown on those who purchase alcohol for under-18s .
Pack shots of new 9-pack formats for BEAR fruit snacks.

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.