AS Holywood’s latest crop of blockbusters heads for the silver screen this summer, Mars Chocolate’s Sweet Sundays promotion is also set for a sequel.

Mars brands plan movie sequels

AS Holywood’s latest crop of blockbusters heads for the silver screen this summer, Mars Chocolate’s Sweet Sundays promotion is also set for a sequel....
Bringing Summer Home campaign

Summer success

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has been celebrating its highest ever levels of shopper engagement for its summer campaign
L-R Joe Harris, Lonkero and Paige Gibbons, Lonkero both stand in front of the In-Drinks logo holding cans of Lonkero.

In-Drinks kicks off Catalyst competition

Business accelerator competition In-Drinks Catalyst has opened up entries as the trade show seeks to find the UK's best new drinks business once again.

Early Christmas for the big four

Christmas appears to have come early for the supermarkets, with the latest figures from Kantar Worldpanel revealing continued growth.

No rates for one year

SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...

Mitchells goes its own way

Awards profile – licensed retailer of the year Winner:  Mitchells Inverurie, Aberdeenshire Licensed Retailer of the Year 2016 - sponsored by Whyte & Mackay Interview with Keith Whyte, partner,...
National Lottery sign

Billions for charities

GOOD causes received the equivalent of £36 million per week in funding through The National Lottery in the last financial year, Camelot UK has revealed.

Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS

Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
SFD's new handbook offers some key insights into the journey towards net zero.

A handy guide to eco advice

Scotland Food & Drink has unveiled the next step in its sustainability commitment with its new Navigating Net Zero Handbook.

More space in chillers for low and no sugar

Energy drinks without the sugar content will be an essential part of any convenience offer in 2018
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Fee free cashback coming soon

RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...

Majid takes charge

BELLSHILL retailer Abdul Majid, became the latest president of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation last month. He was officially installed at a special ceremony held at...
Pakora Explorer product range

Return of food show

SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show will return to the SEC in Glasgow this month

Proving c-stores really can deliver

Fife retailer Zahid Ullah is aiming to get small c-stores offering online shopping and delivery with new technology. A Kelty retailer has launched a new...
vaping shop display

Vaping ban in debate

A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.

Tartan returns

SCOTTISH-style ale Tartan Special, last seen in the off-trade in the 1990s, is back. Brand owner Wells & Young’s, which bought Tartan from Heineken...