Scots show soft spot for indies
Report reveals different tastes and habits
SCOTS buy more soft drinks than the average GB shopper according to the latest category findings by researcher Kantar...
Tesco charging ahead in Inverness
Tesco Extra in Inverness was the site of a major milestone in the supermarket’s electric vehicle charging network expansion.
Spar shares retail data
Suppliers have been given access to CJ Lang’s wholesale shipment data with the launch of the Spar Scotland Sales Track portal.
Taylors Snacks fits crisps to the month
Taylors Snacks aims to build up excitement with consumers throughout the month of January through its range of crisps options.
Record is under fire
Daily Record publisher Reach has come under fire from the NFRN.
Spar Scotland kicks off 2025 Tradeshow
Spar Scotland has kicked off its plans for the upcoming 2025 Tradeshow event with the new theme of 'Inspiring Success' in the sector.
Lidl picks an Obanite as its new ‘voice’
Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.
NFRN backs new charter
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed changes to the Press Distribution Charter – a commitment on distribution standards from publishers and wholesalers
Scotland’s Top Brands: 7. Malcolm Allan
Spotlight on No.7 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, butchers Malcolm Allan.
Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event
Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.
Market makeover
With a new refit, kitchen and the launch of its own in-store town market, Edinburgh retail chain Margiotta is putting fresh food and local...
Cuppa-crazy Scots still a nation of tea folk
Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink, Black tea down while green and decaff grow
DESPITE the allure of coffee and the health benefits of...
LRS name changed to Suntory
Lucozade Ribena Suntory has a new name which brings it in line with the firm’s global business.
Product of the Year winners for 2026 revealed
The winners of the Product of the Year 2026 awards have been revealed highlighting some key products for retailers to stock up on for the year ahead.
Crime surge revealed
The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
Agents welcome Sunday rise
PRICE rises at the Sunday Mirror and Sunday People have been welcomed by the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN). Both titles went up...
