First Minister opens Luss Distillery
First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.
No change to carriage cost
MENZIES has announced its newspaper carriage charges will remain the same until further notice.
Lidl launches a DRS trial
DISCOUNTER Lidl GB has launched a deposit return scheme (DRS) trial at selected stores, ahead of the launch of DRS in Scotland next summer.
Screens secure spend
EPOS provider The Retail Data Partnership (TRDP) has been heralding strong results for its MediaMaster Screen service
We hae new listings
AYRSHIRE-based butcher business We hae meat has signed a £750,000 range expansion agreement with The Co-operative.
The deal will see nine new lines -...
Fresh thinking at wholesale giant
FRESH produce and food to go will be top priorities for wholesale and cash & carry giant Booker.
Speaking after the group’s half-year financial results...
Calls to delay DRS rejected
The Scottish Government has reaffirmed its commitment to deliver its deposit return scheme (DRS) on time despite calls from drinks and hospitality industry leaders for a pause.
A taste of style
Local store invites guests to try something special for the winter party season
CHRISTMAS comes but once a year or so the story goes. But...
The dangers of employing family
Mixing family and business is a long tradition in the grocery sector, but as many will have experienced, it is not always plain sailing
No deal Brexit brings big costs
Importers would be hit by red tape and tariffs
New head of trading
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Robbie Moore as its new head of trading.
No deal hits grocery hard
A 'No Deal' Brexit will spell disaster for grocery prices, according to trade union GMB .
SGF offers advice ahead of the disposable vape ban
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has urged retailers across the country to not be caught out by the single-use vape ban when it comes in on 1 June.
Fini pushes PMP solution
Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.
Tobacco levy plans rejected
The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
Provenance key for dairy farmers
ROBERT Graham, managing director at Graham’s The Family Dairy, has highlighted the importance of Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight and how brands and consumers...
