The convenience retail market grew last year and that trend is expected to continue over the next few years, says Lumina Intelligence.

Convenience channel set for growth

Insights firm Lumina Intelligence is predicting robust growth in the convenience channel following good figures for 2023.
The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.

Scottish Co-op store relaunches for Easter

The Co-op store in Innerleithen has reopened in time for Easter and now offers customers even more following an eight-week transformation.

McIntosh brings Oor Wullie to Burns

Strathmore Foods brings a Scottish comic classic to its McIntosh ready meals with Oor Wullie stamping onto limited edition packs for Burns Night.
Claire Maclean is a counsel in the employment team at Dentons UK and Middle East LLP, based in Scotland.

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.
Juul at United Wholesale

Juul expands its retail reach

Scottish retailers can now get their hands on Juul vaping products across United Wholesale Scotland’s depots
Eat Natural bars

Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural

Acquisition expands group’s health offer

E10 petrol preparation

A NEW clear-top nozzle-mounted hand dispenser has been created by GripHero.
hancocks-glasgow-refurbishment

Confectionery wholesaler revamps depot

Keeping it sweet in north Glasgow
Shelf of pastries

FTG back in growth

FOOD to go is bouncing back, with new research suggesting the category will exceed 2019 turnover figures.

News supply hurting stores

THE NFRN has called for a competition inquiry into the newspaper and magazine distribution supply chain in the UK.
Two women hold a basket of food

Donations hit milestone at Asda stores

Asda has donated the equivalent of 10 million meals to charities across the entire UK, hitting a new major milestone.
The Just Dae It campaign will once again raise funds through various Kiltwalks.

Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.

P&H agrees new refinancing deal

WHOLESALER Palmer & Harvey has agreed a new refinancing deal with JTI and Imperial Tobacco for an undisclosed sum. The company, which is owned by...

Nourishing young talent

Border Biscuits opened its doors to eager high school kids this summer to teach them a thing or two about entrepreneurship

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...
The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck for 2024 season is in front of Tower Bridge during the night.

Holidays are coming with Coca-Cola

CCEP has confirmed its annual Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour will kick off this November, with extra support for FareShare built into the campaign.