A warm welcome for the latest guidance
The administrator for the deposit return scheme in Scotland, Circularity Scotland, has said the latest government guidance will significantly reduce the cost of the scheme for the industry and consumers.
BRC sounds no-deal alarm
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned that a no-deal Brexit could see food prices soar, piling pressure on low-income families.
A new report from...
A sweet success
Awards profile - Confectionery Retailer of the Year
THE first thing you see when you go through the door into Spar, Market Street, Forfar is...
Foster’s rocks unleashes new campaign
Heineken is launching an above-the-line campaign to support its latest innovation, Foster’s Rocks. This range of flavoured lagers is available now in two distinct...
Fox’s Burton’s acquires Royal Dansk Swedish biscuits
Luxury biscuits brand brought into Fox's Burton's companies
BISCUIT products firm Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) has announced it has become the distributor for the UK...
Hovis unveils Christmas packs
Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
SGF joins anti-assault vow
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
MHouse urges retailers to invest in tech
A savvy approach to tech management will make all the difference for convenience stores across Scotland, helping to aid the shopping experience for customers and improving the sales for retailers, reckons EPOS provider MHouse.
Britain’s top sweets revealed
Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Success for Scottish food sales
After a disappointing March, food sales in Scotland are once again performing well .
Food inflation sees no reprieve in ONS figures
Food and drink inflation continues to rise upwards as costs across some core food groups continue to rise, says the ONS.
Time is ticking on DRS deadline
Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Towle to join Asda
KEN Towle will join Asda’s executive leadership team later this year, departing his chief executive role at Nisa.
All the way down to zero
SCOTTISH businesses can find out more about how to cut waste and make themselves more energy-efficient by accessing the range of support and advice...
Investing big in vegetarian
The rising demand for vegan and vegetarian products has seen Quorn open the world’s biggest meat alternative production facility in Billingham, County Durham
City shop hit by year’s tobacco ban
AN Aberdeen shopkeeper has been banned from selling tobacco for a year after repeatedly selling cigarettes to children under 18. Shriraj Gindha, who runs...
