Costs stack up for retail
NEXT year, the minimum wage will increase across all age brackets and, while plenty of retailers would be happy to pay their staff more, it’s the economic reality is complex.
New vaping rules guide
RETAILERS concerned by the implications of EUTPD legislation for e-cigarettes can look to a new guide for advice.
Launched by e-cigarette brand Blu, the guide...
Inflation spikes upwards to 4.1%
The rate of inflation has risen to its highest rate in 2025 so far as the ONS reports the CPIH number increased to 4.1% in April.
It’s hip to dip
TWO new Philadelphia products have been launched – aimed at summer sharing occasions.
Philadelphia Flip & Dip is available in three variants (Sweet Chilli, Mexican...
BNI isn’t all about the cash
THE big night in has increased in popularity in recent years, and it’s an opportunity that shots brand Sourz actively targets.
For Emma Heath,...
SWA offers electric HGVs to rent
The SWA has kicked off a new initiative which will allow its members to hire out new electric HGVs in partnership with Renault Trucks and Vertellus.
Laughing in the face of adversity
Funds raised from the sale of the ‘Kid in the Kitchen joke book’ were split equally between Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids campaign and Samaritans.
Scottish producers snap up awards
Local produce gets star treatment at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
CELEBRATING Scottish produce was the name of the game at the Edinburgh International...
Franchise funds are out there
RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...
Two gongs for MADL
Nisa’s charity Making a Difference Locally (MADL) scooped two awards in recognition of its good works.
Moving towards moderation
RECENT world events may have many reaching for a bottle, but Dan Harwood, head of wine education for Eisberg, reckons alcohol-free products could be...
Co-op Wholesale launches Heart of the Community Awards
Co-op Wholesale has kicked off its 11th round of its Heart of the Community Awards, offering some crucial support to local causes across the UK.
Aulds closes high street stores
Liquidation brings job losses for Aulds retail arm
UWS records £5m sales increase
UNITED Wholesale (Scotland) has reported a £5m rise in turnover last year.
Turnover was up to £227m for the year ending December 31, 2015. Pre-tax...
Athole Tablet product recall
FOOD Standards Scotland has issued a product recall notice on Athole Tablet products as they may contain small pieces of metal. Athole Tablet has...
Jail fraudsters says report
Horsemeat scandal study calls for much tougher penalties for firms caught contaminating the food chain
• Scottish response to scandal good • Horizon scanning...
