Beer brand flies back
LAGER brand Kestrel, which appeared on shelves and in bars across the UK in the 1980s and 90s relaunched last month with a full...
Allwyn announced as partner for Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Operator for The National Lottery, Allwyn UK, has been announced as the latest partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live
Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
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C-store retailers are increasingly facing theft and violent attacks while at work
Confidence boosts retail
As pandemic restrictions ease, shopper confidence remains strong according to the latest IGD shopper confidence index, with financial confidence hitting a new high
Bestway plans a power push
BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes wholesalers Bestway and Batleys, is targeting major growth in the next five years.
And it’s putting together a team it calls...
Health direction a voluntary road
May is shaping up to be an important month for the future of food policy and marketing guidelines. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s...
Sainsbury’s convenience expansion
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores.
The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...
Anger at rates relief decision
Scottish convenience channel leaders have slammed Holyrood ministers for failing to provide the same 40% rates relief being enjoyed by retailers in England and Wales.
Seal of approval warrants concern
Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
Co-op connects – Company joins forces with Karmel
THE Co-operative has linked with parenting author and baby food and nutrition expert Annabel Karmel, above centre.
The mutually owned retail group will feature a...
Sugar levy is not too taxing
THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
ScotGov backtracks on HFSS meal deal ban
The Scottish Government has backtracked on its controversial plan to ban meal deals in its proposals for restrictions on the promotion of food and...
Crossing borders for a kick-off
IRN-BRU agreed what brand owner AG Barr called its biggest signing of the summer when it was unveiled as the headline sponsor of the...
Swizzels sustains support for retail
els is keeping its support for convenience retail strong with a new retailer focussed competition that could see lucky store owners win £1,000.
Working to cut out food waste
COMPANY Shop Group is working with the Too Good To Go app to sell surplus food to vulnerable families in need.
