The fuel duty discount scheme gives a subsidy to provide a 5p-a-litre discount in approved rural areas. More approvals are being sought.

UK seeks fuel duty discount for more areas

THE UK government has submitted a list of seven new areas, most of them in Scotland, to the European Commission to be considered for...
Morrisons Chickens

Insects to help cut emissions

Morrisons has announced it plans to introduce carbon neutral eggs this year.

Development drive – Lidl to spend £30m on Scottish push

RETAIL chain Lidl says its first branding campaign in Scotland has boosted customer numbers by more than 20% and has led it to launch...

Raising up whiskies for Father’s Day

Be sure to stick to the winning options this Father's Day with an expansive range of whiskies, including sure-fire winners and new additions.
Imperial Tobacco

Tobacco giant adds two

TWIN-TASTE technology has been added to Imperial Tobacco’s JPS Silver range of economy cigarettes and the firm has launched a new RYO line that...

Warbies available online

WARBURTONS has launched a dedicated trade website for its convenience-channel customers. The firm says the new website offers retailers more control and flexibility over their...

Campaign puts problems in spotlight

RETAIL charity GroceryAid has stepped up its activities in aid of those in the industry who have fallen on hard times with a awareness-raising campaign.
JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban

Grant’s Foods backs virtual Burns Supper

Grant's Foods is inviting members of the public to tune into what’s shaping up to be the world’s biggest virtual Burns Supper, in support of Spina Bifida charity SBH Scotland.
A group of people stand together holding a cheque from Scotland Loves Local.

New ambassador to drive sales for Scotland Loves Local gift card

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme has appointed a new ambassador to help drive up awareness of its impact across the country.
Buxton water production line

Sustainability for the 2020s

With plastic pollution high on the consumer agenda, bottled water brands take action
A woman hiding a bottle under her jacket in a store.

Shoplifting on the rise in Scotland

Reported incidents of shoplifting increased by 15% during the year to December 2025, according to a new report from the Scottish Government.

Wholesalers go talent spotting

THE Scottish Wholesale Association is looking for ambitious employees in buying, sales and management departments to take part in its mentoring programme. Designed to improve...

Profit up at Filshill

INVESTMENT in technology and improving efficiencies helped independent Glasgow-based food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill increase pre-tax profits to £1.3 million in the year...

Low pay body says raise wage

Commission recommends 3% NMW increase to £6.50 THE Low Pay Commission, the body which advises the Westminster government on the rate of the National Minimum...
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Demand rising for takeaway deliveries

ONE in eight UK adults have reported getting delivery from a restaurant or takeaway either for the first time, or more often than usual...