First of May will be minimum pricing day

Scottish Government health secretary reveals implementation date.  THE Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol on 1 May 2018....
King Charles III outlined Labour's legislative plans in Parliament. Picture: flickr.com/House of Lords 2024/Roger Harris.

Concern over vapes debate

Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.

Booker given Makro OK

GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK. The news was confirmed last month by...

Mourinho sticks to the Topps for Euros

Topps has kicked off its UEFA Euros 2024 Germany series with a new video featuring the firm's global brand ambassador José Mourinho.

Government must combat illegal vape shops

Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Digital mock up of refrigerator units in a store from Danfoss.

Solutions for the planet and financial climate from Danfoss

Sustainable shopfitting solutions firm Danfoss reckons Scottish convenience retailers will benefit massively from its range of smart shop equipment.
Retailers can help consumers to keep their guests happy during the barbecue with savour snacks, says Tayto Group.

Fire up extra BBQ season sales

Savoury snacks firm Tayto Group and salad brand Florette have both been highlighting how convenience retailers can make the most of link-up sales during the barbecue season.

Healthy Living Programme launches Welby for Families in Spar stores

The Healthy Living Programme has teamed up with Spar Scotland for the launch of its in-store promotion Cooking with Welby for Families
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Big step forward in fight against retail crime

Daniel Johnson MSP formally lodges Protection of Workers bill SHOPWORKERS could receive new protection under the law if MSPs back a bill that has been...
A bottle of Johnnie Walker Black Label is next to two cocktail serves set against an orange and yellow background.

Diageo celebrates a Royal Five

Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.

Report says tax sugar goods

PRESSURE to tax food and drinks containing substantial amounts of sugar appears to be rising. The Westminster parliament was petitioned to hold a debate...
Packs of Walker's Shortbread 2025 Christmas selection stand upright on a white marble table with a Christmas tree in the background.

Walker’s Shortbread unveils its Christmas range

Walker's Shortbread has unveiled its new range of indulgent festive treats for this year, offering up some ideal gifting options or self-treats for shoppers.

Supermarket deal comes under fire

Westminster raises competition concerns
Pack shots of Macsween Haggis.

Edinburgh Fringe visitors develop a taste for Haggis

Macsween Edinburgh has reported an uplift in its Haggis sales since the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as tourists discover the Scottish delicacy.
Bryce Cunningham, founder of Mossgiel Farm, stands in a field with cows behind him with a pack shot of a Mossgiel Dairy Farm Chocolate Milk bottle.

Mossgiel Farm launches zero-waste Chocolate Milk

Scottish dairy farm Mossgiel Farm has launched a new all-natural chocolate milk variant with its Mossgiel Brown Cow Milk, using a unique waste-free method.

Set for a capitals showdown?

17 of 24 Queen’s Speech Bills to apply north of border and Scotland Bill could mean major Edinburgh tax and welfare powers SCOTLAND’S and the...