Now let the training begin

Fife Creamery has officially opened its new food to go training centre, after six months of successful trading
Times have been ferociously tough in high streets for seven years or more. But property firm Colliers International reckons the growth in internet trading may plateau and, with enlightened policies, a new style of high street could prosper seven years from now.

Better times for High Street UK?

THE UK’s struggling High Street retail economy is likely to return to its former health according to one of the country’s leading property agents. But...

Filshill rolls out protection to retailers

GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been rolling out protective equipment across its symbol estate in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Filshill has...

Orkney shop drives charity work after Easter egg mishap

After a simple mistake saw an Orkney retailer with an over-abundance of Easter eggs, Daniel Daffyd has seen global acclaim with his charity drive for the RNLI.

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...

M&S goes big on Scottish produce

SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight is in full swing across the country and Marks and Spencer has been boosting the profile of local produce...
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Industry unites against takeaway ban

Trade associations sound economic alarm SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
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Behind the sugar rush

Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success

Spirit gift packs in c-store exclusive

A gift pack of Grant’s whisky and six collectable glasses is being offered to the c-store sector. The glasses reflect the history of the...

A fresh approach

The Day-Today Elite fascia is evolving, putting fresh food first with a new concept for the convenience sector. The first to launch is Day-Today...

Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm

Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.
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Soggy start to summer sales

Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .

Ringing the changes

SCOTTISH pastry and pie manufacturer, Bells Food Group, has completed the first part of a three-year £3.6m investment  programme which doubles pastry production capacity...
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Price cuts see food sales fall

Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll. EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...

‘You’re asking for it’ campaign heads to North Lanarkshire

ADULTS who buy alcohol for children in North Lanarkshire are asking for a fine of up to £5,000 – or even a jail term. That’s...

Brexit pressure on food bills

A HOUSE of Lords report on the availability and price of food following Brexit has fired a shot across the government’s bow