Moves at Hubbard

REFRIGERATION firm Hubbard Products has appointed Brian Clark regional sales manager covering Scotland and the North of England to the M62 corridor.
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PayPoint Booker pairing

PAYMENTS and EPOS system provider PayPoint has announced new features for Booker retailers.
Multipacks remain a strong addition to the cider section across convenience, says Kopparberg.

Kopparberg pushes multipacks for convenience

Swedish cider firm Kopparberg reckons it’s a no-brainer then that a strong range of cider options – especially multipacks – should be the order of the day as retailers look to prepare ahead for the incoming sun.

Christmas wish granted

SANTA Claus came to the Highland gateway town of Crianlarich just ahead of the festive holidays, after efforts by the local community, supported by...
P&H trucks

Pain of P&H fall is still being felt

More jobs lost as pension questions surface
Confectionery on shelves

HFSS proposals revealed

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
Filshill

Filshill turnover soars

TURNOVER at JW Filshill was up by nearly one quarter on the previous year, according to the Glasgow-based wholesaler’s latest set of financial results.

Tackle forecourt crime

FORECOURT crime will be the focus of much of the Petrol Retailers Association’s work in 2017, particularly around the operation of hand car washes. Speaking...
Product shots sit on top of a blue tartan background including Tunnock's biscuit range, Hovis Bakers Since 1886 Rustic White Bloomer loaf, Coca-Cola Original Taste Lemon and Zero Sugar Lemon, McCain Air Fryer French Fries and Lurpak Spreadable.

Top 20 FMCG Brands in Scotland overview

Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands here in Scotland for the calendar year 2023, offering some key insights c-store owners may wish to pick up on.
Victoria Lockie has been welcomed to the team by Unitas Wholesale managing director john Kinney.

Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director

Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
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Selling the benefits of retail

The British Retail Consortium has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting careers in retail
SGF public affairs adviser John Lee.

New life plan for Scots centres

But could policies to help the high street simply make c-store life tougher still? RATES concessions for a wider range of businesses, new housing and...

Londis leaders

SYMBOL group Londis has announced its new leadership team as it develops as a separate brand within Musgrave Group. Londis brand director John Pattison told...

Scottish food is under fire

FSS takes aim at ‘unhealthy’ options SCOTLAND’S food industry could be facing increased regulation in future, if recent recommendations from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are...
Sour drinks

Sour soars in supermarket

EDINBURGH-based microbrewery Vault City has launched two new beers in Tesco stores.
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Catching out the proxy purchasers

A PROXY purchasing campaign in North Lanarkshire has reported 38 adults caught buying alcohol for children.