Raising whisky for Hogmanay
While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
PepsiCo and Swizzels competitions for retailers
Convenience retailers have got the chance to win cash as two well-known companies – PepsiCo and Swizzels – are running big competitions over the coming weeks.
Carling expands with Black Label offering
Lager brand Carling has unveiled its new premium drink for its portfolio with the roll out of its new Black Label lager, providing trade-up sales opportunities.
Shoplifting on the rise in Scotland
Reported incidents of shoplifting increased by 15% during the year to December 2025, according to a new report from the Scottish Government.
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Small business bonus kept, large business charge up
Swinney announces commercial rates system review
SMALL shops and other businesses with low rateable values learned they were...
McVitie’s freshens up with new Digestives Club Mint
Snacking firm pladis has unveiled a new limited edition across the McVitie's range with its new Digestives Club Mint biscuits packs.
C-store boom set to run and run
BRITAIN’S convenience stores are still showing growth that is outstripping the general grocery scene. And the country’s symbol stores are still storming ahead, according...
Fox’s brings the party Under the Sea with new Party Rings
Kids biscuit brand Party Rings has unveiled its first ever new shape in its 42-year long history with the launch of the new Under the Sea Minis.
Aldi names its chief Crisp Taster
A 40 year old woman who has been throwing crisp parties for years has been crowned as supermarket Aldi's chief crisp taster and will be influencing 2026's crisp range.
Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Cream is back on the shelves
Graham's The Family Dairy has brought back a consumer favourite to the shelves for Christmas as its Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream returns.
Bestway Wholesale kicks off Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale is set to support its retail customers this season with its new Easter campaign 'Bloom in Profit' promising exclusive promotions on big brands.
Protests in Glasgow as News UK cuts retail margins
Independent news retailers gathered this morning (Wednesday, July 9) outside News UK’s Glasgow office to protest about the newspaper publisher’s plan to raise the...
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
Westmorland Group choose Forecourt Eye for forecourts
Forecourt Eye has announced its new partnership with the Westmorland Group to provide its digital debt recovery services across the group's locations.
Wilkinson Sword Intuition upgrades Quattro razor for safer shave
Women's shaving brand Wilkinson Sword Intuition has upgraded its Quattro razor series in a bid to deliver a safer shaving experience for customers.
Bestway’s great rebate returns
Bestway Wholesale is reintroducing its Great Rebate initiative for customers from April. The scheme, which is now in its second year, aims to increase...
