SPAR Orelans Place

Food to go focus for Spar

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded its food-to-go offer, launching a raft of new products.

Spirited return for seasonal packs

Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
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Irn-Bru Energy free stock

Scottish soft drinks giant AG Barr is celebrating the launch of a new Irn-Bru Energy campaign with an exclusive competition for retailers.

Fancy taking a spring shelfie?

CADBURY Creme Egg is giving retailers a chance to be a winner in the lead up to the spring confectionery sales season with its...
JPS factory-made cigarettes

Tobacco NPD returns for the New Year

Imperial has announced plans to launch three enhancements to its JPS factory-made cigarette range
Jet rally - One of the participating cars

Cot House welcomes rally drivers

JET forecourt and Premier retailer Cot House Services in Dunoon was right at the heart of the action this summer when it welcomed a...
Co-op sign hanging outside of a Co-op store.

Co-op partners with The Hacking Games to help prevent future cyber crime

The Co-op has partnered up with The Hacking Games to help create more ethical cybersecurity opportunities for young people across the UK.
bin full of plastic

Deposit return is delayed to 2022

THE launch date for deposit return has been pushed back to the spring of 2022. New regulations, published last month as the coronavirus crisis ramped up, have postponed the implementation of DRS. Deposit return was initially slated for a 1 April 2021 launch date.
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PayPoint is on the money

Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.

Get ready for real time PAYE

THE biggest overhaul to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in almost 70 years is approaching fast and HMRC says it’s time for...
Fareshare Van

Director of food named

SIMON Millard has been appointed the new director of food at FareShare.
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.

Hugo’s the boss

MOLSON Coors has named Hugo Mills as director of sales and operations for Scotland. He was previously UK manager for Gruppo Campari and general manager...

Ending WFH helps city stores

INDUSTRY leaders from Scotland’s retail sector have welcomed the Scottish Government’s decision to end work-from-home orders.
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Consumers cut back

SCOTTISH consumers are cutting back on discretionary spending according to the latest KPMG Scottish Retail Sales Monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
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C-store heroes take prizes

Retailers have been singled out for prizes for service to their communities as part of the High Street Heroes Awards