Health focus has helped category
Firms find premium soft drinks in ascendancy
HEALTH has been high on the agenda for the soft drinks category in recent years with producers reformulating...
Mum’s gone to tweetland
WHETHER they are posting baby pictures or sharing shopping tips on Mumsnet, women with pre-school age children are the most plugged-in social media users...
Buckfast launches new BBQ sauce
SCOTTISH off-trade favourite Buckfast is branching out.
The English tonic wine, which has long been a top seller in convenience stores across the country, is...
Costcutter ready for Co-op
COSTCUTTER has been gearing up for its new supply deal with the Co-op, ahead of the agreement coming into force this April.
Filshill commits to success for landmark 150th anniversary year
Scottish food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill is set to celebrate its 150th anniversary this year, complete with plans for tech innovations and support for charities.
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Mars’ latest brand has wholesome intentions
GOODNESS is at the heart of the latest brand launch from Mars Chocolate as the firm takes aim at...
Sainsbury’s extends its Hub format
Sainsbury's has extended its Neighbourhood Hub chain to include seven stores in England
SGF Go Local celebrates success
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation welcomed Scottish Government cabinet secretary Mairi Gougeon to Scotmid Broxburn last month, to celebrate the progress of the SGF Go...
Glen Scotia partners up for Campbeltown Whisky Festival
Glen Scotia has teamed up with three of Scotland's top travel influencers helping to show off the 'Journey to Campbeltown' ahead of Campbeltown Malts Festival.
Tight purses hurting sales
SALES growth for Scottish retailers stalled in January following a strong Christmas, new figures have revealed.
The Scottish Retail Consortium - KPMG Retail Sales Monitor...
Smith takes top SWA job
SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive director Kate Salmon set to...
Make sure you let staff take a break
Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at the law regarding rest breaks
Brewery is well worth visiting
Belhaven Brewery walked away with the ‘Visitor Attraction of the Year’ title at the World Beer Awards last month.
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Horsemeat probe boss named
PROFESSOR Chris Elliott, a food security expert based in Belfast, will lead the independent inquiry into the horsemeat scandal.
Elliot heads the Queen’s Institute...
Fresh new offers from Londis
SYMBOL store group Londis has launched a new core range of fresh fruit, salads and vegetables, featuring price-marked packs at everyday low price points.
The...
