Soft bubble goes pop
AG Barr has said that it expects to see sales down by 10% and profits by as much as 20%
Scotmid Co-op ‘is in good health’
Scotmid Co-op’s c-stores will continue to see investments in upgrades, chief exec John Brodie has promised as he prepares to hand over to CEO designate Karen Scott in August.
Smaller supermarkets gaining market share
Are the big four on the decline?
Andy Murray makes a visit to Walker’s Shortbread factory
Former tennis ace Andy Murray has paid a surprise visit to the Walker's Shortbread factory in Aberlour, learning more about the brand and meeting employees.
For the time pressed
The Tigg’s range is available in five flavours in both 250g and 25g packs.
O’Loughlin signed up by Forum
Forum Insurance has appointed channel expert Michael O’Loughlin to the new position of non-executive director of retail.
Supermarkets pump it up
After years of tax and wholesale price hikes, things were looking better in fuel retailing. But in petrol, things are rarely simple for very...
Nisa CEO steps down
Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...
The spirit of giving
KEYSTORE retailers were doing their bit for the community over Christmas, through the return of the symbol’s foodbank drive.
This year also saw the symbol’s...
Government plans include promo ban
ScotGov targets ‘unhealthy promotions’ in obesity strategy
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or...
Shaking up on shelves
THE team behind award-winning Aberdeen cocktail bar Orchid has launched a new canned cocktail brand.
Squeeze into craft
JUICE is the word at Cracker Drinks Co as the firm rolls out its Crafted brand to UK stores.
The new range comprises four flavours:...
Call for Scottish business rates freeze
Some 35 leading industry bodies have jointly written to Scottish Government Deputy First Minister and Finance Secretary Shona Robison asking her to freeze business rates in 2024-25.
Store team put noses on the line
NORMALLY if you talk noses at award-winning Milnathort c-store and ice-cream business Giacopazzi’s you’d expect to be swirling a fine wine at one of...
Soak up the end of summer sales with Innis & Gunn
Innis & Gunn aims to capitalise on the last of the sun for 2023 by driving up smaller formats, ideal for those elusive sunny days.
Black pack no more
QUORN has begun removing black plastic from its packaging.
