Spar Scotland gears up for trade show
Initial details of the 2024 Spar Scotland trade show have been unveiled as the symbol celebrated the reopening of a store and attracting a leading independent retailer to the group.
Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Booker sees profits rise
WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 10% in the first half of its trading year, despite a decline...
Shop theft record broken
The Association of Convenience Stores has revealed a massive surge in theft across the UK's local shops in its latest 2024 Crime Report.
Belhaven has a premium offer for quiet nights
Belhaven pushes retailers to consider the more low-key occasions as a good opportunity to push premium beer sales and encourage consumers to trade up.
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...
New malt shaped by the Skye
Isle of Skye Single Malt Distillery brand Torabhaig has launched its new limited edition single malt that has been matured in sherry casks, Cnoc Na Mòine.
Kenco rolls out new Millicano coffee flavours
Major coffee brand Kenco has strengthened its Millicano range of instant coffee with three new barista-style launches, inclusive of a Cadbury team up.
Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales
Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.
Big efficiency savings
JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
Grants for all stores
Scottish Government u-turns on grant rules to offer funding for multiple properties in a single business
Walker’s NonSuch offers safe toffee gifting
Stoke-on-trent toffee brand Walker's NonSuch has encouraged retailers to stock up on gifting options without seasonal packs to support sales the whole year.
Nisa says it’s back on track
RETAILER-owned wholesaler and symbol group operator Nisa says the business is back on track after it achieved positive half-year figures, which show it...
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Lap up the cocktail opportunity with new Panther M*lk bottles
Plant-based RTD cocktail brand Panther M*lk is keen to capitalise on sales from younger drinkers with its new sleek bottle design and extended flavours.
End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors
Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters
ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...
