Booker to launch discount stores
WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland.
Family...
Unitas Wholesale has arrived
Unitas Wholesale is here, following the successful completion of a merger between Today’s Group and Landmark Wholesale
Digital support
UNITAS Wholesale has agreed to a central contract with the digital content provider Nielsen Brandbank.
Dark treats with a minty heart
CHOCOLATIER Elizabeth Shaw has launched a new dark chocolate which it is positioning as ideal for snacking on the go or as a treat.
The...
Soggy start to summer sales
Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .
Food tourism at heart of new strategy
A NATIONAL strategy to boost food tourism in Scotland has been launched
Profit up at Filshill
INVESTMENT in technology and improving efficiencies helped independent Glasgow-based food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill increase pre-tax profits to £1.3 million in the year...
Minimum prices given go-ahead
- Strong cider price could jump 220%
- Mainstream supermarket and discounter prices will also see hikes
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland...
United depot to double in size
• Drinks to be added to Glasgow south side unit
• Edinburgh depot planned for 2014
• Former Today’s chief joins board
GLASGOW-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) is to double...
Why change is on the cards
If you’re jumping ship from one side of the retail chain to the other, picking the right product to supply to stores is crucial.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2025
Discover which Scottish brands have climbed through the rank and who has been listed as the best of the best as the Worldpanel Top 50 Scottish Brands in Scotland is revealed for 2025.
Friday to go
WHICH day sees British consumers most likely to buy lunch to go?
It’s Friday, says market research specialist HIM.
The company’s Food To Go study asked...
Convictions cleared for Post Office retailers
JUDGES at the High Court in England have overturned the convictions of 39 former sub-postmasters in a landmark ruling for Post Office retailers.
The appeals...
Bringing more to the community
KeyStore More is the new symbol store brand developed by JW Filshill. Though there are only a handful of stores around the country, the...
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
Teaming up to bring savings
Retail app provider Jisp has reached an agreement with brand-to-consumer business *Shopt to give retailers access to new offers.





































