A strong summer in Scotland
MATCHING trends across the UK, the extended good weather of early summer saw total sales in Scotland across June increase by 2.7% year on year
Miller Genuine Draft back on TV
THE Scottish off-trade’s second-biggest lager brand, Miller Genuine Draft, returned to TV screens with a new ad last month.
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Brands battle a cereal slowdown
Cereal is the UK’s most popular breakfast food, but after a slump in sales, the fight is on to build a healthy image for the...
The ‘vital role’ of c-stores
Reverse vending machine firm Envipco talks about the benefits of an automated returns system instead of a manual one for Scotland's deposit return scheme.
Tech rollout at Bestway
WHOLESALER Bestway has announced it will roll out technology from Hampshire-based firm Jisp following a successful trial period.
‘Glimmer of hope’ for Scottish retail
After a worryingly poor Christmas season, Scottish retail saw a more positive January – with a 2% like-for-like sales increase on the year before .
Sweet for social media
United Wholesale (Scotland) caused some serious buzz on social media last month, reaching more than four million Facebook users with one chocolate bar .
New Deal for Business plan is welcomed
The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Major milestone for Nisa delivery
Snappy Shopper retailers hit five million pound mark
NISA retailers have hit a major milestone in their partnership with Snappy Shopper, having made more than...
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Carrier bags down 150m
THE use of carrier bags in Scotland’s supermarkets fell by almost 150m in 2014, according to new statistics.
The figures, published by WRAP, cover the...
When the going gets tough for milk
Very few product categories have come under more price pressure than milk in recent years. How can retailers make the best of the white...
Cautious praise for government
THE Petrol Retailers Association has welcomed the UK Government’s announcement that it will ban sales of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040.
The association...
Building paths back to the workplace
Legal expert Claire Maclean, from Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland, looks at government guidance for employers to support those returning to work after a career break.
Devon dairy gets results
DEVON-based cheese producer Quicke’s is reporting a 20% uplift in sales which it attributes to greater consumer interest in provenance.
The firm recently renamed two...
Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition is back for 2026
Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op has launched its Scottish Favourites 2026 competition to enable Scottish food and drink producers to secure store listings and connect with shoppers.
