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Tributes for Mackie’s chief

Ice-cream firm chairman who played major roles in farming, food manufacture, politics and education. MAITLAND Mackie, the patriarch of the Scottish ice cream dynasty,...
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Ensuring dismissal is handled well

Dentons associate Amy Gordon discusses the correct approach to dismissing an employee.
Michelle Henchoz, managing director at Forecourt Eye.

Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
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Scotland’s Top Brands: 8. McIntosh

Spotlight on No.8 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, McIntosh of Strathmore.
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CSG POS for Scotland

Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG)has been providing free printed POS on mandatory face coverings to all of its Scottish retailers.
Packs of illicit disposable vapes sit on a counter.

Disposable vape ban ‘a complete failure’ one year on

New research has found that disposable vape devices continue to make their way into the UK market despite the introduction of a ban on them in June 2025.

More nights in to come

WINTER is coming, and with it the urge to stay indoors, but that doesn’t mean shoppers put their social life to bed for the year.

Who binges most?

Alcohol sales regulation and media coverage of drink issues  often seem to concentrate on youths and young people. But figures from the Office of...
JJ Wholesale drivers

Serving up success in food to go

National wholesaler JJ Foodservice is celebrating reaching a new record for its sales across the year.
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£5m pricing boost

Nisa unveiled a £5 million investment in Co-op own-brand pricing at its annual trade show to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.
Wolfred

Nisa stores campaign goes back on TV

WOLFRED, the Nisa dog, is back on TV this month. The ad will run until 20 October, supported by a Wolfred game on Nisa’s...

A season of soaring sales

Summer months are crucial to soft drinks

Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland

GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries. The ultra-fast scheme...
Wholesale warehouse

Split picture for wholesalers

THE UK’s wholesale sector has had a mixed 2020, with turnover growth for those serving the retail market failing to offset significant declines in turnover for foodservice wholesalers

Grouse aims to be daddy of all gifts

Edrington UK's brings back its The Famous Dad branding for The Famous Grouse in time for Father's Day alongside the launch of a new podcast.
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Edinburgh firm flying

EDINBURGH-based start-up firm ePOS Hybrid has smashed its crowdfunding campaign goal.