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Encouraging a crisp upgrade

PREMIUM crisp brand Kettle Chips is running a PR social media and sampling campaign encouraging shoppers to upgrade their snack selection.
Been there, ate it, got the T-shirt! Three gentlemen in Scotmid show they’re hot stuff after each devouring a Stuart’s Fiery Pie.

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...
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Another turn of the screw

SUPERMARKET sales fell by 4.4% during the 12 weeks to 15 May 2022, as consumers felt the effects of significant grocery price inflation.
Swan Crushballs come in slim, vertical packs to efficiently maximise space on shelf.

Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty

Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
SRC-KPMG Retail Sales Monitor figures showed October 2014 was bleak for food sales value. Like-for-like totals were down 4.7% on 2013.

Food sales slump hits six months

• 12 month average performance the worst on record • Halloween demand fails to prevent October like-for-like crash FOOD sales slumped across Scotland last month, with like-for-like figures...

Changes afoot at CJ Lang

CJ Lang's new bosses have big ambitions THE new faces at the top of CJ Lang have made clear their intentions to revamp the Dundee-based...
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Grocer-fest is heating up

RETAIL benevolent fund Grocery Aid is gearing up to host its biggest festival ever this summer.
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Pocket money plus – Confectionery focus

Pay special attention to kids’ latest opinions if you want to maximise sugar confectionery returns RETAILERS who have been in the business for a...
FAMOUS haggis producer Macsween of Edinburgh has been named Scotland’s Family Business of the Year.

Haggis firm is the family tops

FAMOUS haggis producer Macsween of Edinburgh has been named Scotland’s Family Business of the Year. The company took the title as part of the inaugural...
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New face for JTI lower risk

JTI has appointed a new head of reduced risk products.

Vodka brands choose the rainbow

Two of the biggest vodka brands in the Scottish off-trade have launched campaigns supporting LGBT rights, with both brands highlighting that 2017 marks 50...
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A dram good idea

MORAY Chamber of Commerce has launched an advertising campaign that puts a whisky twist on social distancing
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Cold days ahead

REMEDIES aren’t just for winter. Generally there is an all-round trend for increased sales in over-the-counter medicines through the convenience channel with Mintel estimating...

Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy

Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.

A fiery addition

Swedish drinks firm Kopparberg aims to bring a younger generation to the ginger beer subcategory with its latest launch.