Scotmid takes a Social Bite
SCOTMID is backing a new project aimed at tackling homelessness in Edinburgh.
It’s a dog’s life and a good life
Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar
RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...
Laughing in the face of adversity
Funds raised from the sale of the ‘Kid in the Kitchen joke book’ were split equally between Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids campaign and Samaritans.
Hooch rolls out across wholesale depots to showcase Soopa Hooch range
High ABV RTD brand Soopa Hooch is out on the road as the brand has rolled out across depots in the UK showcasing its portfolio of drinks.
VARS Technology awarded DVLA access to combat drive-offs
VARS Technology has received special accreditation that will allow it to perform digital requests to the DVLA records to aid in the recovery of fuel costs following drive offs.
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.
City store opens the doors
DUNDEE’S latest Spar stores has opened its doors in the city’s Albert Street.
Owners the Asif family bring a wealth of 32 years retail experience...
Time to speed cards change
• Euro moves welcome but credit card charges can still wipe out fuel profit
• Figures errors show predatory fuel pricing threats have to be...
Sunshine sends sales soaring
Warm weather enjoyed by many in Scotland in May helped supermarkets
Travel tickets deal
Card payment solutions provider Payzone has secured a contract with coach and long-distance bus operator National Express Coach
Driving interest in the classics
Mondelez has brought back an old favourite – Cadbury Dairy Milk Tiffin – as a permanent addition, in a move the firm hopes will drive excitement and growth.
Building brands by association
BRAND Associates, the Glasgow-based brokerage firm run by Jim and Rosie Hutton, is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.
A decade ago Jim,...
Newsagents take concerns to MSPs
SCOTTISH district members of the NFRN met together at a reception to celebrate independent retailers at Holyrood.
Retailers took the opportunity share their experiences...
Car and carry
Motherwell Shopping Centre is offering to carry customers’ shopping to their cars.
It claims to be the first in the country to launch a free...
Five year licence bans scrapped
THE five-year bans on holding a personal licence for alcohol retailing imposed on people who failed to undertake refresher training or lodge their refresher...
Frozen set to move on
THE last 12 months saw the slowest growth in frozen foods in the UK for many years according to the latest market update from...



































