Co-op Retail appoints new managing director
Alex Dower has been appointed as the new managing director of Co-op Retail, bringing with him over 20 years of experience to the role.
Biona launches Thai Green Curry Paste
Organic foods brand Biona has launched its new Thai Green Curry Paste jars in a bid to bring more authentic, Asian-inspired meals to households.
Shock and grief follow murder of Glasgow shopkeeper
SCOTLAND’S convenience retailing community has reacted with shock and dismay to the murder of Glasgow newsagent Asad Shah.
The 40-year-old was killed - in what...
Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Nisa has tools for Scottish expansion
Nisa retail chief Victoria Lockie is confident that the symbol group's proposition for retailers will enable it to achieve ambitious growth targets in Scotland.
The Fed out to net new members
The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.
Nisa and Costcutter retailers get profits boost
Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.
Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Wotsits expands beyond crisps with new Mac N Cheese meals
Global snacking firm PepsiCo has announced its Wotsits brand has entered into the ready meals category for the first time with its new Mac 'N' Cheese range.
Mackie’s acquires new facility to grow distribution capacity
Aberdeenshire dairy firm Mackie's of Scotland has acquired a new site in the Kintore area to support local distribution to Scottish customers.
Fanta bubbles up a new look and taste
CCEP has unveiled a new look and taste for the Fanta Orange brand, in a bid to improve stand out on shelf and highlight its Zero Sugar variant further.
Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’
Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.
Minimum wage set to soar
National Minimum Wage to hit £7.20 in 2016
New National Living Wage of £9 by 2020
Convenience retailers have been left reeling by last month’s Budget announcement,...
New Deal for Business plan is welcomed
The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Wholesaler good to grow
Forward-thinking wholesaler JW Filshill has moved into its new HQ and distribution centre, which will help the company's ambitious plans for expansion.
Nescafé has unveiled a trio of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks
Instant coffee brand Nescafé has unveiled its latest innovation for the iced coffee space with its new range of Espresso Concentrated coffee drinks.
