Footfall still dragging
FOOTFALL continues to languish below pre-pandemic levels in Scotland despite showing an overall increase from July.
The caring side of KeyStore
KEYSTORE retailers went above and beyond for their communities over the festive period, to the benefit of 42 local foodbanks.
Vape stores fail age test
TEST purchasing in four cities across Great Britain, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, revealed that two thirds of the country’s vape stores are at risk...
Unitas Wholesale has arrived
Unitas Wholesale is here, following the successful completion of a merger between Today’s Group and Landmark Wholesale
The Buzz about jelly – Crosse & Blackwell teams up with Disney
CROSSE & Blackwell has teamed up with Disney for a new range of Toy Story-branded fruit-in-jelly pots. Part of its 4Kids brand, The range...
Thousands in support
TENS of thousands of pounds have been raised by staff and customers at Spar Scotland for end of life charity Marie Curie.
Taylors Snacks boss inspired by amazing Grace
The managing director of Taylors Snacks has told how he's been inspired by a 10-year-old girl's plea to make the firm's Haggis & Cracked Black Pepper crisps available all year round.
New operator announced for UK DRS
The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
Fruitful time for cider – C&C brands
CIDER is a summer drink; right? In some cases. Some 41% of beer and traditional cider is sold between May and October, while the...
Lucozade and Ribena on the market
PHARMACEUTICALS giant GlaxoSmithKline has put its drinks brands Ribena and Lucozade up for sale to concentrate on its core business.
Global sales of Ribena grew...
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Scotmid boss on top form
SOME of the brightest stars in convenience retailing were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018.
Bruce hits 1,000
BROWNLIE’s of Biggar retailer Bruce Morgan has raised £2,500 for McMillan Cancer Support by running 1,000 miles in a year.
Bruce and his wife Donna...
MSPs back SRC BBQ responsibility
Kate Forbes and MSPs from across the political spectrum have submitted their support for the SRC's Responsible Retailing of Disposable BBQs guidelines.
Allwyn shares the win with 20 National Lottery retailers
National Lottery operator Allwyn has rewarded 20 retailers across the UK £127k as part of its 'Share the Win' initiative to mark big winners in their stores.
Costcutter Expo plans unveiled
Costcutter has unveiled plans for its next annual Expo .
