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Lottery lends a hand

THE National Lottery has committed to distributing £600 million of funding to support charities and organisations affected by the coronavirus outbreak

Divisions deepen over DRS plan

Leading retailer quits SGF over stance on scheme ONE of Scotland’s most prominent convenience retailers has withdrawn from the Scottish Grocers Federation due to their...
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Virus rocks retail

THE UK is enduring the biggest change to daily life since the Second World War, and Scotland’s retailers are on the front lines.
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New pressure from home and abroad

Euro rules, another push for plain packs and the coming small store cover-up play into the hands of crime bosses but make it all...

Discounter targets 50% waste cut

FOOD waste is in the spotlight at Aldi with the discounter pledging to make a 50% reduction by 2030.
Hamlyns' paper bags roll out at the end of this month thanks to its new packaging line.

Hamlyns does the eco-friendly paperwork

Oats brand Hamlyns of Scotland is switching to environmentally friendly paper packaging, while butchery business We hae meat has struck a deal with Iceland.

2015 proving tough for Bru firm

A phenomenal year in 2014, poor weather so far in 2015, and customer service issues connected to operational changes combined to give Irn-Bru brand...
Kenny MacAskill at the launch of the Edinburgh East CAP.

MacAskill swept away by Sturgeon’s new broom

POLITICIAN Kenny MacAskill, long-term cabinet secretary for justice, and the man in charge of a series of proposed licensing law changes and alcohol-related policy...
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

Dairy firm Delamere reckons c-store retailers can drive sales from its flavoured milks, which have enjoyed long-standing popularity and success.

Rogue tobacco maintains sales

Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
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Success celebrated at Scottish Gin Awards

Scotland's booming gin industry was recognised last month at the third annual Scottish Gin Awards.
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All go for the buffalo

A Fife farmer is one step closer to creating Scotland’s first-ever buffalo mozzarella, following a successful crowdfunding campaign.

Royal reception for Wilkie

The royal-ish visitor joined Wilkie, his friends and family and an array of personalities from the dairy and agricultural industries
Simon Howie haggis in space

One small step for a haggis

Scottish butcher Simon Howie has launched a packet of haggis into space to celebrate Burns Night.

Spar Show This Month

SPAR Scotland will welcome retailers and suppliers back for another virtual event.

Lottery launches new kit as takings soar

NATIONAL Lottery organiser Camelot is to change permanent point of sale (PPOS) equipment across its 47,000-strong retailer estate in a massive makeover that starts...