Plea for help on HFSS regulations
Convenience retailers have voiced their concerns about Scotland’s HFSS regulations, which will come into force on 1 October.
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024
Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.
Spar – most trusted says report
NEW research has shown that the country’s most trusted convenience store chain is Spar, depended on by almost a third of UK shoppers (31%).
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Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers
Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
Battle of the Borders
IT was 46 years ago that Glasgow-born retailer George McCusker moved to Hawick, then the centre of Scotland’s knitwear industry.
Looking back, he remembers the...
Hundreds flock to Nisa Expo
The annual Nisa Expo has been hailed as a huge success, while Booker Group has been busy launching two more colleague networks.
SG interview: Keith Whyte, Mitchells
Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom shut last month after serving the community for nine decades. Before closing, we spoke to co-owner Keith Whyte.
Popcorn Kitchen adds Chocolate Mint & Chocolate Brownie Popcorn to Craft Gin Club
Snacking brand Popcorn Kitchen has popped its Chocolate Brownie and Chocolate Mint variants into the June Craft Gin Club box, matching with rum and gin options.
Is another delay in store for DRS?
Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Abuse causes 90% of Scottish workers stress and anxiety
Body-worn camera tech firm HALOS has revealed the the worrying impact that customer abuse is having on UK frontline workers.
Charitea product launches
LibberTEA is a not-for -profit Scottish loose leaf tea company that donates 100% of its profits to various social causes
Aiming for an extra challenge
CONVENIENCE retailing entrepreneur Harris Aslam has set his sights on a new challenge, with plans to open a new store at the site of...
Seasons beatings
Summer should give a helping hand to sales of many, but not necessarily all, drinks. Who are the champs of June, July and August?
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Sands joins Spar Scotland
David Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
