Spirited return for seasonal packs

Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Butchery counter with a range of meat products lined up.

Inflation refuses to budge

The annual rate of inflation has refused to budge below 4% for the third month in a row as meat products costs push up overall prices.
Veno’s range of cough medicines covers every type of cough. The Honey and Lemon variety is suitable for children aged two and over while the Cough Syrup is for those aged over three.

Not to be sneezed at – Cold remedies

DE blocked dose, de sore throat, de thumping head ... nearly three quarters of the population suffers from common winter ailments according to Datamonitor. And...
shopkeepers

Wholesalers in COVID battle

WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.

SRC hits out at squeeze

CONSUMERS are being squeezed from all sides according to David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium
The JW Filshill team stand together to take a selfie after completing the Glasgow Kiltwalk.

JW Filshill joins Kiltwalk for 150th anniversary charity fundraising

Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its commitment to raising £150,000 for charitable causes this year after taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk.
sweets

Pocket money plus – Confectionery focus

Pay special attention to kids’ latest opinions if you want to maximise sugar confectionery returns RETAILERS who have been in the business for a...
ASDA self service age check

Computer age checks are on trial

In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
A planned design for Edinburgh Gin's distillery featuring an estimation of what the building looks like.

Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors

Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
Costcutter

A new era for Costcutter

A NEW era for Costcutter retailers kicks-off this month as the group’s supply deal with The Co-op comes into effect.

Marmite spat suggests price issues ahead

UNILEVER brand Marmite made it on to the nation’s front pages last month as it and many other of the giant group’s brands began...

Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm

Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.

Great efforts for GroceryAid

GroceryAid fundraising has been getting underway in Scotland as of late with bosses for the charity discussing the success of its latest events.
Product shots sit on top of a blue tartan background including Tunnock's biscuit range, Hovis Bakers Since 1886 Rustic White Bloomer loaf, Coca-Cola Original Taste Lemon and Zero Sugar Lemon, McCain Air Fryer French Fries and Lurpak Spreadable.

Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview

Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.

For the time pressed

The Tigg’s range is available in five flavours in both 250g and 25g packs.