Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience
The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
Filshill posts strong results
Turnover and margins are ticking upwards at JW Filshill, the latest financial results for the Glasgow-based wholesaler reveal
One of the family
38% of owners say they would cut back on their own food before their pet’s
WET is the way to go when it comes to...
Co-op could ditch farms and pharmacy
THE Co-operative Group has announced plans to sell its farming business and, potentially, its pharmacy operations.
The group said: “As part of the wider strategic...
Smith takes top job at the SWA
Kate Salmon passes torch to ex–retailer
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive...
BuzzBallz Cocktails is going big
American cocktail brand BuzzBallz Cocktails has launched a new large format range in BuzzBallz Biggies in time for festive season parties.
Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster
THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
Nisa reaches charity milestone
NISA has been celebrating a charity milestone for its Making a Difference Locally campaign.
Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners
SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...
Rates of confusion
SCOTLAND’S current system of business rates is unwieldy and expensive and held together by an often confusing series of reliefs, the Scottish Retail Consortium director David Lonsdale has said
Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year
More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
2015 proving tough for Bru firm
A phenomenal year in 2014, poor weather so far in 2015, and customer service issues connected to operational changes combined to give Irn-Bru brand...
Flavours of the month
Red Bull is banking on its wide range of flavoured energy drinks to help push up sales during the summer with a new Juneberry variant.
Business rates freeze urged by SRC
Scottish retailers could face a £43million tax hike after the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics – and the Scottish Retail Consortium is now calling for a business rates freeze.
Kopparberg has eco message
Kopparberg reckons its eco credibility goes a long way towards winning over younger customers.
A canny solution
Danish brewery launches new six pack in bid to tackle plastic waste
