Scottish Parliament

New chapter of devolution

Lonsdale said Brexit will herald a “fresh chapter of devolution in the UK”, but suggested these powers shouldn’t be used to disrupt the UK’s internal single market.
Two children play infront of a McColls store front

Competition concern

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Morrisons’ acquisition of McColls.
JTI UK has recommended higher strength options when it comes to nicotine pouches.

JTI builds on strength

JTI has suggestions for convenience store retailers on how to grow the nicotine range across the gantry to appeal to more consumers than ever.
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Aldi reaches for sixth spot

Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months DEEP discounter Aldi could...
Rachel Reeves stands at a podium in parliament.

Employer national insurance contributions frozen as OBR leaks Autumn Budget details

Details about the UK Government's Autumn Budget has been leaked early as the Office for Budget Responsibility unveiled an early report detailing elements of the statement.
The new vape industry code of conduct tackles the appeal of disposables to youths.

Vape industry sets out code of conduct

The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.

Jisp urges retailers to make the most of demand

With any luck, pandemic restrictions will ease in 2021, but demand for delivery services isn’t going anywhere
The Scottish Government is still on track to introduce a minimum alcohol unit price of 50p.

Round 1 goes to Holyrood

Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...

Leave a mark on off-sales

Diageo puts its weight behind PMPs with the roll out of six new packs in its spirit-based RTD range SPIRITS giant Diageo has relaunched its...

Lind & Lime attains B-Corp certification

Edinburgh-based gin firm Lind & Lime has achieved B Corp certification marking it as only one of four Scottish gin distillers to achieve this title.
Catching impulse sales means offering a PMP solution, says sweets firm Fini.

Fini pushes PMP solution

Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.
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Ready for the fridge change

EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .
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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.
Vodka

Looking after the white stuff

PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...

Scotmid digs deep for SAMH

RETAILER Scotmid has donated thousands of pounds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Single pack PMPs could be the way forward to growing impulse sales in stores, says Tayto.

Make most of Golden Wonder times

Tayto Group reckons c-store retailers can drive sales by stocking its PMP offerings that will appeal to consumers seeking value when socialising at home.