A group of people stand together to mark the winners of the Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition for 2026.

Scotmid names six new Scottish Favourites winners

Scotmid has chosen six new winners of its Scottish Favourites competition, highlighting the strength of local produce across the whole of Scotland.
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Will Tesco Express join c-store group?

Constitutional change would allow major multiples into ACS MULTIPLE grocers could soon be allowed membership of the Association of Convenience Stores, if a vote on...
Advert for the return of the Walkers 85p single PMP pack featuring three variants lined up against a crate of potatoes against a crop background design.

Walkers crisps unveils 85p PMP packs

Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out its new 85p PMP format for the convenience channel to help bolster further sales in the snacks category.
James Withers, chief executive of Scotland Food and Drink.

15m visitors looking local

2014 provides a huge opportunity for food and drink retailers and producers to raise the bar for Scottish products argues Scotland Food and Drink...
Cans of Peroni 0.0% Arancia Rossa and Limone di Sicilia sit at the middle of a table with a blue tablecloth on top with lemons and blood oranges around the cans and food.

Peroni 0.0% expands alcohol free range with flavoured offer

Italian beer brand Peroni Nastro Azzurro has expanded on its alcohol-free 0.0% range with the its Limone di Sicilia and Arancia Rossa flavoured beers.
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With all the trimmings…

Shoppers are ready to buy in for Christmas - what will they be looking for? CHRISTMAS is a time for lists – gifts, Christmas cards,...
Retail industry leaders Pete Cheema and Helen Dickinson have both criticised Chancellor Rachel Reeves following the Spring Forecast.

Retail chiefs attack Chancellor’s Spring Forecast inaction

Retail industry leaders have rounded on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not using her Spring Forecast statement to set out measures to help the sector boost the UK economy.

New Filshill ready to roll

KeyStore brand owner plans new Scottish food and drink sub-brand and revamps full marketing strategy GLASGOW-based delivered wholesaler and KeyStore symbol group brand owner JW...
A Yorkie Salted Caramel Pretzel bar is broken in two with pieces flying out from it against a blue background.

Yorkie unveils new Salted Caramel Pretzel bar

Classic chocolate bar brand Yorkie has unveiled its new limited edition Salted Caramel Pretzel variant as the brand celebrates its 50th anniversary this year.

Fee increase for Postmasters

POST Officer retailers are set to receive a 10% increase in commission payouts by 2021. Following a six-month review, the Post Office announced it will...
Photo of the floor of the Bestway Retail Showcase with stands and people walking across the floor.

Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event

Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.

Jobs fall as wages rise

ACS report says 17,000 fewer are employed in c-stores HE number of people employed by the convenience retailing trade in the UK has fallen by...
Bottles of Glencadam's new design along with their outer packs are lined up on a wall.

Glencadam unveils packaging rebrand for wine cask range

Heritage whisky distillery Glencadam has continued the rollout of its refreshed packaging as the new look has move to its wine cask finishes range.

Independent stores back on the rise

GREAT Britain’s independent retailers opened more shops than they closed in 2016, according to research from the Local Data Company and the British Independent...
Cans of West Coast Cooler Original and West Coast Cooler Sunburst stand on a watery surface with a passionfruit and peach standing next to them.

West Coast Coolers land across Scottish shelves

Irish ready-to-drink brand West Coast Cooler has hit shelves across Scotland's off-trade sector as its two Original and Sunburst variants roll out across the UK.

Business rates poundage capped by Budget

DEREK Mackay has confirmed the Scottish Government will alter in the poundage figure used to calculate business rates next year, while at the same...