Chisholm to Stephens, new sales director at Dunfermline bakery

WINNER of Scottish Baker of the Year, Dunfermline-based Stephens the Bakers, has appointed Ewen Chisholm as sales director. Chisholm, formerly chief operating officer of...

Push for a ban on promotions

ScotGov ramps up the obesity rhetoric

Mental health support for retail

A NEW resource to help retailers support colleagues affected by mental health problems has been launched in association with campaign group Time to Change.

Proposing a toast

Kingsmill aims to help consumers find new possibilities for a breakfast favourite Bread has been a staple of British households for as far back as...
Drinks sit on a white marble table with a bottle of Franklin & Sons Sicillian Lemon on the table next to a vase.

Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes

As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.
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Mask law to be lifted on 21 March

MANDATORY face covering rules are set to end on 21 March, the First Minister has announced. Pending a review of medical evidence, the Scottish Government...

Lurpak butters up breakfast

Arla Foods aims to help spread out the options for the morning meal with the vast array of choice that comes from its butter brand Lurpak.
Tennents advent calendar

Brewer backs industry colleagues

SCOTTISH brewer Tennent’s dug deep over the festive period to support Scottish licensed trade charity The Ben
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Innovative fundraising

Retailer One O One has teamed up with bakery brand McGhee’s to reduce food waste and raise funds for Clyde’s Cash for Kids charity in the process.

More commission coming

Post Officer retailers are set to see their commission increase 10% by 2021
Vape and cigarettes

Ban boost for vaping

Sales of menthol vaping SKUs have shot up in the wake of the 20 May menthol ban, according to new IRI figures.

Low and no-alcohol support from Heineken

Heineken is set to boost up more low and no alcohol options across the off-trade with recognisable and trusted brands as well as a TV presence.

Refill system hits Scotland

ASDA has installed a self-fill station at its store in Toryglen, Glasgow, as part of its drive to encourage its customers to reduce, reuse or recycle packaging

Rapid tests for staff

Bestway has introduced Lateral Flow Testing (LTF) for Covid-19 across its wholesale business

New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

Style from the south

Southern Comfort has a new look inspired by the spirit of New Orleans. The 35% ABV spiced liqueur now comes in a taller, narrower bottle...