A group of people stand in front of a Spar Scotland lorry with the new livery highlighting its winning streak at the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards with its three Symbol Group of the Year wins.

Spar Scotland unveils new lorry livery

Symbol group chain Spar Scotland has revealed its new eye-catching lorry livery highlighting its Achievers Award win for the third year in a row.

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.

Startup puts buyers closer to suppliers

A Scottish startup has launched a new product discovery platform designed to make buying from suppliers easier .
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Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.

SWA sets out next steps on net-zero goal

The next steps towards the net-zero goal across the haulage industry in Scotland has been set out by the Scottish Wholesale Association in a new report.
Faraz and MSP David Torrance at the Big Breakfast.

Faraz’s feast is fit for 500

KIRKCALDY retailer Faraz Iqbal has been helping out in his local community
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Bigger than brekkie

Pet food and pet care products can play an important role in a typical c-store’s product range, adding more revenue in convenience outlets than...
Sunak unveiled plans to overhaul alcohol duty with new rates for next year.

Cheap Prosecco and higher wages

THE biggest reform of alcohol duty for more than a century was the claim made by Chancellor Rishi Sunak in a Budget that has garnered a mixed response from the industry.

New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory

The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

It’s a sweet deal

Confectionery importer and wholesaler Innovative Bites has acquired Hancocks Holdings in a move which boosts its sales team  to more than 150 and expands...
Spar offers a variety of packages and credit terms from co-investment in store refurbishment to franchise agreements.

Options widen as symbols progress

Discussions with the Post Office, Subway, Cuisine de France and Costa Coffee Point of sale that signals value with price comparisons to the major multiples Franchise...

With an eye to the future

Certas continues to grow CERTAS Energy, the firm behind forecourt brand Gulf, is continuing to push forward, expanding its forecourt footprint in Scotland to more...

Tennent’s invests in low emission trucks

Tennent's has unveiled a fleet of lower emission trucks following a significant investment. The trucks operate Euro 6 Diesel engines helping reduce harmful pollutants, improve...
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Reassurance over digital ‘loophole’

A leading licensing lawyer has sought to reassure retailers after it was found Amazon was using an online loophole to avoid minimum pricing laws for alcohol
The tours at Jackton Distillery are interactive and engaging, and will drive brand awareness.

Jackton Distillery offers ‘RAER Moments’

Award-winning Jackton Distillery has launched tours, a tasting bar and on-site accommodation that will help grow brand awareness, especially for its RAER whisky.
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Ask the expert – RVM Systems

RVM Systems Managing Director Claudia Marshall on DRS preparations and the benefits of reverse vending machines for retailers.