Morrisons is on a veg push
Morrisons has launched an all-British veg box offering eight different seasonal vegetables for £5.
Teen smoking rates crash
As the various governments in the UK step up restrictions on tobacco marketing with the stated aim of reducing youth smoking new figures suggest...
Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers
Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
No merger for a decade
The dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled .
Fife Creamery expands into frozen
FIFE Creamery has added a new string to its bow, following the construction of a new frozen cold store.
The new facility, which has capacity...
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
SGF slams snub on vape ban
The SGF has slammed governments across the UK as being undemocratic after it was found that responses to its vape ban consultation had not been considered.
Industry unites against takeaway ban
Trade associations sound economic alarm
SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
Stores back Samaritans
SCOTMID joined forces with the suicide prevention charity Samaritans in January to raise awareness and support.
Indulgent expansion
PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm.
Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...
Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
Quality for c-stores
SCOTLAND’S most awarded butcher turned down a major supermarket listing in favour of the convenience channel.
Plan for DRS now says Biffa
Waste management firm Biffa has called on retailers to start planning for Scotland’s deposit return scheme before it is scheduled to go live on 16 August 2023.
Energy boost for Spar
Certas Energy has named Spar as its convenience partner across all 35 of its UK company-owned filling stations .
Batchelors at the ready
Batchelors has launched its first TV campaign for five years, spending £1.6m to promote its Super range of rice, pasta and noodles. With the...
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
