Great year for Mrs Tilly’s

MRS Tilly’s has been celebrating another strong year, with the Scottish brand enjoying double-digit growth across the business. Success for Mrs Tilly’s has been fuelled...
James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

Crisps are an absolute must-stock for retailers during the festive season and Scottish brand Taylors Snacks has been offering advice to convenience store bosses on making the most out of the category.

Minimum wage to jump 3.7%

THE national minimum wage for workers under 25 will reach its highest ever level in October, it has been announced. Last month, the Westminster government...

Seeking a taste of something special

Premiumisation trend could be good for c-stores CONFECTIONERY has been going through some changes, with reformulations and new product development to meet the demands of...
post office

DPD deal for Post Office

HE Post Office has entered into a new partnership with French parcel delivery firm DPD, the first time the retail brand has joined forces with an external mail carrier in its 360 year history.
Snappy Shopper app

Getting snappy on TV

C-store delivery app Snappy Shopper has released its first national TV, video on-demand, radio and online advertising campaign

New regs are coming

A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May

Counting the cost of Brexit

Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...

Lomond snaps up Hall’s Direct

CONVENIENCE sector wholesaler Hall’s Direct has been snapped up by Lomond – The Wholesale Food Co in a deal which will see the two...
Interior shot of a Hancocks depot displaying massive pallets of confectionery brands.

Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025

Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
Florence Brain

Strength for senior team

Snacks firm Pladis has strengthened its senior team with new hires to its sales leadership.

Govt could demand cash

Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.

Crossing borders for a kick-off

IRN-BRU agreed what brand owner AG Barr called its biggest signing of the summer when it was unveiled as the headline sponsor of the...
Tesco,

Tesco boss goes after profit warning

PHILIP Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, has expressed “enormous relief” to be leaving the supermarket chain. He announced his departure as it became clear that...

Belhaven celebrates the very best in what Scotland has to offer

Dunbar brewery Belhaven looks to boost up support for local Scottish food and drink to help bring more sales for local convenience stores.
Lidl

Shoppers seek value

SHOPPERS are seeking better value from their baskets as inflation takes hold.