Slow recovery for food

Total sales are still in decline but food sales in Scotland were up by 2.5% in May compared to the same month in 2019

Digital expo registration

Registrations are open for this year’s Nisa Expo – which is being held digitally for the first time

Analysis on the move

GLOBAL EPOS software provider Henderson Technology has launched a new analysis tool that can be used remotely.
A person is putting an empty plastic bottle into a reverse vending machine.

New operator announced for UK DRS

The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.

PVM has valued advice in good value

Perfetti Van Melle offers retailers tips on how to drive up confectionery sales over the festive period with a strong stock of PMP options in store.

Donations appeal

Post Office has joined forces with the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC) to help raise funds for its ongoing Coronavirus appeal

Bagged and tagged

IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores. Stores under...
soft drinks cabinet in c store

Giving retailers a break

Independent retailers are being given the chance to win an all-expenses-paid weekend break worth £5,000.
Penny in sugar

Sugar levy is not too taxing

THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.

Taylors Snacks celebrates first year

Perthshire-based premium snacks brand Taylors Snacks is celebrating its first full year of business noting a strong year of trading in 2023.

The Glenrothes comes home

EDRINGTON will take charge of distribution of The Glenrothes single malt from next month. The Speyside whisky brand, which is part of Edrington’s portfolio of...

Sailing onto store shelves

Seabrook Crisps has added two new price-marked packs to its wholesale portfolio, complete with a packaging revamp. The two new price-marked packs are £1 PMP...

Nisa winning with women

WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
whisky

Global whisky sales up

SCOTCH whisky may play second fiddle to vodka in its home market but worldwide sales have been showing impressive growth. Scottish government analysis based on...
Vape and cigarettes

Vape group calls for a VAT cut

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has called on the UK Government to consider reducing VAT on vape products in a bid to curb smoking.
Jessica Van Tromp

Local role at Scotmid

SCOTMID has appointed a new local sourcing manager.