Health focus has helped category

Firms find premium soft drinks in ascendancy HEALTH has been high on the agenda for the soft drinks category in recent years with producers reformulating...

Mum’s gone to tweetland

WHETHER they are posting baby pictures or sharing shopping tips on Mumsnet, women with pre-school age children are the most plugged-in social media users...

Buckfast launches new BBQ sauce

SCOTTISH off-trade favourite Buckfast is branching out. The English tonic wine, which has long been a top seller in convenience stores across the country, is...
Costcutter Kelty

Costcutter ready for Co-op

COSTCUTTER has been gearing up for its new supply deal with the Co-op, ahead of the agreement coming into force this April.
A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year

Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.

It’s good to know

Mars’ latest brand has wholesome intentions GOODNESS is at the heart of the latest brand launch from Mars Chocolate as the firm takes aim at...

Sainsbury’s extends its Hub format

Sainsbury's has extended its Neighbourhood Hub chain to include seven stores in England

SGF Go Local celebrates success

THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation welcomed Scottish Government cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon to Scotmid Broxburn last month, to celebrate the progress of the SGF Go...

Glen Scotia partners up for Campbeltown Whisky Festival

Glen Scotia has teamed up with three of Scotland's top travel influencers helping to show off the 'Journey to Campbeltown' ahead of Campbeltown Malts Festival.

Tight purses hurting sales

SALES growth for Scottish retailers stalled in January following a strong Christmas, new figures have revealed. The Scottish Retail Consortium - KPMG Retail Sales Monitor...

Smith takes top SWA job

SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive director Kate Salmon set to...
Woman at a till

Make sure you let staff take a break

Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
Belhaven Brewery

Brewery is well worth visiting

Belhaven Brewery walked away with the ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ title at the World Beer Awards last month.

Government must combat illegal vape shops

Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.

Horsemeat probe boss named

PROFESSOR Chris Elliott, a food security expert based in Belfast, will lead the independent inquiry into the horsemeat scandal. Elliot heads the Queen’s Institute...

Fresh new offers from Londis

SYMBOL store group Londis has launched a new core range of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables, featuring price-marked packs at everyday low price points. The...