Spirits ahead as wine falters
SPIRITS was the strongest-performing of the major alcoholic drinks categories in the UK off-trade ahead of the main Christmas selling period, says the Wine...
Marketing ban not a cure-all for obesity crisis
SCOTLAND has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. As poor diet is a major contributing factor to the issue, it...
Blue for value in B&H launch
ONE of the UK’s glitziest and most expensive cigarette brands has added a value line to the range.
Tobacco firm JTI has extended its Benson...
Bestway’s great rebate returns
Bestway Wholesale is reintroducing its Great Rebate initiative for customers from April. The scheme, which is now in its second year, aims to increase...
Everyone is after porridge
PORRIDGE is experiencing a great revival in popularity, according to producers, as healthy eating trends open the category up to a broader consumer base.
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023
Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers
Birthday revamp – Ski marks 50th anniversary
SKI is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a revamp, digital marketing campaign and new flavour of mousse, pictured.
To take advantage of the growth...
Options to fill up cars and consumers
Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.
JTI pushes heated tobacco category
The experts from JTI UK have been highlighting some of the firm's alternative nicotine products such as the Ploom X heated tobacco device and Nordic Spirit nicotine pouches.
Milk brand lends a hand
SCOTTISH dairy brand Graham’s has teamed up with mental health charities SAMH and Mind as part of its #MyGrahamsMoments campaign
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...
Petrol heads back for Yorkie promo
YORKIE’S Fuel promo is back for the third year in a row, offering consumers the chance to win a free tank of petrol or...
In a world of EPOSsibilities
Retailers and manufacturers explain why a good EPOS system is essential to the running of a convenience store.
NOT all EPOS systems are created equal,...
£10m from stores to charities
SCOTTISH retailers helped boost charity funds by over £10m last year.
Research by the Scottish Retail Consortium found that £6.19m was raised by retailers directly...
Virus guide for retailers
THE British Retail Consortium has released a new coronavirus guide for retail businesses
Call to act on footfall
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the government to act now, following another set of disappointing footfall figures.
