Counting the cost of Brexit

Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...
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.

Smokehead heightens the dram

Islay Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand Smokehead has launched its new bespoke, limited edition glassware designed to heighten the whisky drinking experience.

Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch

BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
An IQOS ILUMA device with packs of Terea Pearls heat sticks against a teal blue background.

Philip Morris expands on Terea range

Philip Morris Limited has introduced a new innovative flavour switch option across its Terea heated sticks range with its four new Pearls packs.

Planting some pastry options

Motivations to stick to plant-based diets will stay strong with consumers despite rising costs, says a boss at The Compleat Food Group.
A tartan box with an image of Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, with the Worldpanel logo in a white box next to her headshot.

Brand demand is high in Scotland

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 50 Scottish Brands in Scotland for 2025.

Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn

Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced. The figure was up...

MADIC UK partners with National Lottery

MADIC UK has teamed up with National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment to roll integrate the National Lottery into its next generation EPOS tech.
A group of people stand in front of Spar Garthamlock holding a £500 sign wearing yellow shirts.

Spar Scotland dances into the summer

Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.
Pack shot of Yoplait Skyr yoghurt.

Yoplait expands into adult yoghurt with new Skyr launch

Dairy products firm Yoplait has expanded into the adult yoghurt category with the launch of its new Yoplait Skyr Natural Yoghurt pots.

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,...
The Scotmid Scottish Favourites winners for 2024.

Scotmid unveils winning six in Scottish Favourites contest

Scottish retail chain Scotmid has unveiled the six winners for its Scottish Favourites competition for 2024, with each going on to receive listings across stores' shelves.
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.

Glasgow 1770 springs into new launches

The Glasgow Distillery has expanded on its Small Batch Series with the Glasgow 1770 with three new additions that have been specially made for the spring.
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Cost pressures hit retailers hard

INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.