Scrub Daddy strengthens its partnership with Disney
Scrub Daddy, the sponge that was made famous by being adopted by cleaning influencer Mrs Hinch, has tied up again with Disney to launch a Mickey Mouse Scrub Daddy and a Minnie Mouse Scrub Mommy.
Scotmid’s life of pie
IS independent co-operative Scotmid going pie-eyed?
The retailer invited brave consumers in some of its stores to ‘try a Fiery Pie’.
The pies, made by baker...
Yester Farm Dairies rolls out in Scotmid stores
Dairy products firm Yester Farm Dairies has had two of its cheese products hit shelves across Scotmid stores following its Scottish Favourites win.
Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Seeking excellence – SGF Conference
THE conference of Scotland’s convenience retailers’ representative group, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, took on a new style this year.
The single-day business event mixed a...
Three face fraud charge
THREE men have been charged after more than four million illicit cigarettes were uncovered in a Glasgow warehouse
BRC warns of empty shelves in the wake of a hard Brexit
Trade association calls for investment and agreements ahead of EU departure
EUROPEAN supply chains could be at risk without additional agreements between the UK and...
Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’
BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...
Velvet indulgence with Gnaw coffee solutions
Help consumers to stave off the bitter cold of January with an extra indulgent coffee option from Gnaw with its range of Mocha Melts.
Smart potato
PRODUCTION of potato vodka has started at Arbikie, Scotland’s newest farm-to-bottle distillery.
Arbikie Vodka is the first spirit to be produced at the facility,...
Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand
MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Eddy’s Food Station...
Glass could crash DRS
STORES in Scotland could struggle to cope with the number of glass bottles being returned through DRS
Price hike slammed by NFRN
THE NFRN has slammed news wholesaler Menzies for its decision to hike charges.
And speaking of beer …
THE Society of Independent Brewers (SIBA) has unveiled speakers for BeerX, its celebration of British beer taking place in Sheffield this March.
Speakers on BeerX...
Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Booker given Makro OK
GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK.
The news was confirmed last month by...
