Producers to take responsibility
The UK Government is set to introduce a new packaging producer responsibility system, where the ‘polluter pays’ for the cost of recycling .
Rapid tests for staff
Bestway has introduced Lateral Flow Testing (LTF) for Covid-19 across its wholesale business
The search is on for Scotland’s top green businesses
Scotland’s businesses can showcase their excellence in environmental practice by entering VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards and this year more businesses from Scotland’s retail and hospitality sectors are being encouraged to apply.
Reshaping the spirits category
RETAILERS are being encouraged to reconsider the way they merchandise Jagermeister through a new initiative launched to support the brand.
Jagermeister’s Give It A Shot...
Wholesaler call for halt to Tesco-Booker deal
SEVEN of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker...
Danone gets on the go in trade website
Danone is set to support retailers across the independent sector with multi-category sales through its new dedicated trade website 'Danone-The-Go'.
Value is key says Imperial Brands
Value remains a key focus in the tobacco category as Imperial Brands says that Scottish consumers are looking for a better-for-money option in the gantry.
Sugar takes on the sour taste of success
CHOCOLATE has long been the dominant player in the confectionery market.
But it’s sugar confectionery that is flavour of the moment. It may only be...
Ice cream of the crop
Nearly 100 years after his grandad opened a small cafe in Hamilton, David Equi has helped Equi’s Ice Cream become one of Scotland’s fastest-growing firms. We asked him how.
Spar stores up four decades of service – Anniversary celebrations
Milestone celebration sees staff and customers raise £1,500
BACK in 1973 Cumbernauld was settling into its new role as one of Scotland’s post-war new towns....
SWA plots path to net zero
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out set out a pathway to net zero emissions for the sector's vehicle fleet, through the publication...
Skittles go ninja – Brand offers free download
SKITTLES is joining forces with David Cameron’s current favourite pastime, Fruit Ninja.
The sweets brand is offering a new smartphone game, available to download free...
One billion in sales for FTG
Research firm finds category in rude health
THE food-to-go market has broken the £1bn barrier according to the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel, with shoppers...
Cleaning up as grime is given the elbow
It’s the time of year when householders wash the windows, defrost the fridge, scour the oven and scrub the floors. What can you sell...
Awards profile – The dairy award (milk) 2015
Winner: Spar Dalrymple
The Dairy Award (Milk) - Sponsored by Müller Wiseman Dairies
Interview with Angela Pattie, manager (right).
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Size: 2,800 sq ft
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Spar says online life has lift-off
FASCIA group Spar claims its digital activity is leading the way in UK symbol organisations, with its online services attracting record visitors each month.
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