Putting bread in the box
PRICE wars and changing shopper habits are presenting challenges to wrapped bread sales according to Warburtons, but the bakery giant says its focus is...
Miller Genuine Draft back on TV
THE Scottish off-trade’s second-biggest lager brand, Miller Genuine Draft, returned to TV screens with a new ad last month.
The latest in the Tonight, It’s...
The spirit of giving
KEYSTORE retailers were doing their bit for the community over Christmas, through the return of the symbol’s foodbank drive.
This year also saw the symbol’s...
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
The Fed out to net new members
The Fed is bringing a networking roadshow to Scotland at the end of November to highlight the benefits of membership to independent retailers.
Allwyn takes over the National Lottery
Allwyn Entertainment officially takes over the running of the National Lottery today – and promises that retailers will be central to its plans for growth.
Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Franchise funds are out there
RETAILERS looking to finance a franchise opportunity can often hit roadblocks, but although everything from rising staffing costs to Brexit can breed caution in...
UK drinks industry calls on the Chancellor to not raise excise duty ahead of...
The UK Drinks Industry has united in a call to the Chancellor to not raise excise duty on alcoholic drinks in the upcoming Autumn Budget announcement.
Retailers react to obesity plan
Mixed reviews for Scottish Government strategy to improve children’s health
With retailers still reeling from TPD2, sugar tax and MUP regulations, the Scottish Government is...
Growth slows during Eat Out to Help Out
The Eat Out to Help Out scheme took a bite out of supermarket sales in August, but take-home grocery sales continued to enjoy strong growth
Support for wholesale
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Costs curtail recovery
RETAIL sales figures were at their second highest figure for two years, according to the latest SRC-KPMG data.
Soft drink levy rates revealed
Chancellor confirms figures for added sugar soft drinks in Budget
SOFT drinks with a sugar content of 5g or more per 100ml will be subject...
Farm food to do good
MASH Direct has introduced new ecological packaging which the firm said will allow consumers to make more sustainable choices whilst shopping.
Awards celebrate Scottish food & drink excellence
The Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards 2023 take place in September of this year to celebrate the very best of the Scottish food and drink sectors.
