Nisa Expo returns to Stoneleigh
NISA plans to bring its annual tradeshow back in a physical format this year.
The annual Nisa Expo exhibition is set to be held at...
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.
Down on the farm
In almost two decades of working in wholesale and symbol sectors Colin Smith saw many retail businesses come and go. As regional manager for...
JET kicks off national prize draw
Forecourt operator JET has kicked off its biggest prize giveaway ever with its new Pump Up To 70 campaign, giving consumers the chance to win a car worth £26k.
Convenience retailers gear up for future
Hundreds of convenience store retailers heard about a raft of ways to help future-proof their businesses at the Scottish Grocers' Federation annual conference.
Performance key in paper
PAPER products is a hugely competitive category with price deflation increasingly becoming a significant factor, says Ora brand owner Better All Round.
And it says...
Predicting the future
Not content with forecasting what trends will be big in 2020, research firm Mintel has predicted the issues that will be important to consumers in the year 2030.
Uncertainty we can do without
OPINION polls suggest many Scots have still to decide which way they will vote on 18 September. But in Spar, Logans Road in Motherwell...
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
New meat launches
SYMBOL group Londis has a new meat range for members.
The new portfolio includes eight SuperValu fresh meat lines and four Made Easy lines; a...
Londis Solo Convenience kicks off Allwyn shop refit work
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot have kicked off their store makeover plans after winning Allwyn's Local Retail Champions 2024 award.
Planting growth for the sun
Moving Mountains reckons it's prepared to match the demand for greater variety in plant-based options when it comes to the barbecue this year.
Muffins go on a roll
GOOD things come in small packages, apparently.
Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...
Scottish brands battling own-label rivals
Shopping habits change as inflation eases
WHAT a year! Food and drink sales in Scotland are worth £11.8billion and are growing at 4.1%.
Brands make up...
Yanks for sharing
It’s US Independence Day next month and there are now many American treats available in the UK
AMERICAN confectionery has been growing in popularity in...
Putting a price on c-stores
THE importance of local convenience stores to their communities is the subject of research being carried out at Stirling University.
Professor Leigh Sparks, of the...
