Glasgow shopkeeper’s murderer jailed for life
Bradford taxi driver told he will serve minimum of 27 years for religiously motivated killing
The murderer of Glasgow shopkeeper Asad Shah has been jailed...
Driving up interest in kids’ water
DANONE waters is aiming to increase bottled water consumption among kids through its Volvic Kids partnership with Disney, which the firm reckons should help...
Big names for Barcode
GROCERYAID has announced the headline acts for this year’s Barcode festival.
Boost for convenience tech
Boost for convenience tech
A budget for the beer fan
Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains
LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Halloween gives food a bump – October analysis
GHOULS, ghosts and cold weather gave Scotland’s food sales an 11th hour bump in the night in October, returning results that led retail industry...
Post offices top shoppers’ list
THE Post Office is the UK’s high street hero according to a wide-ranging survey undertaken by the Association of Convenience Stores (ACS).
Retailers, consumers...
DRS administrator gets ScotGov approval
CIRCULARITY Scotland Limited has been appointed as the new administrator for Scotland's forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS).
Given the green light today (24 March) by...
Energy debate on the agenda
Call for voluntary ban on sales to kids
Earthquake relief
Turkish confectionery firm Kervan Gida has set up a new fundraising effort to help those affected by the earthquake in Syria.
Finsbury marks Mary Berry’s 90th birthday with a personal cake
Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has marked the 90th birthday of one of Britain's most beloved baking icons Dame Mary Berry.
Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors
Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
Lidl buys in local beers
SCOTLAND’S burgeoning craft beer scene has been given another lift by Lidl as the German discounter embarks on its third Isle of Ale festival.
Spar digs deep to help charity
Spar Scotland and CJ Lang have celebrated another successful year of supporting charities and community initiatives.
Confidence is on the up
SHOPPER confidence has risen to its highest level in over a year, according to the IGD Shopper Confidence Index.
Sweet treats for Veganuary and beyond
Sweet treats brands Swizzels and Lazy Day Foods have been highlighting their vegan options that are available for Veganuary and beyond.

























