Halloween gives food a bump – October analysis
GHOULS, ghosts and cold weather gave Scotland’s food sales an 11th hour bump in the night in October, returning results that led retail industry...
IVG picks up Innovation of the Decade gong for 4-in-1 device
British vape brand IVG has picked up the 'Innovation of the Decade' at the Vapouround Global Awards 2025 for its IVG 2400 4-in1 vape.
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
In with the new
Scotmid has continued its expansion across Scotland by opening a new eco-friendly purpose-built convenience store in Drumnadrochit
Support for local suppliers
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has launched a new local sourcing project in a bid to engage its members with more Scottish producers
Sales down but profit steady at Scotmid
EDINBURGH-based Scotmid Co-operative returned £2m operating profit (for the 26 weeks ended 1st August, 2015) slightly down on the previous year, on revenue down...
Global Brands has global growth in store
Independent drinks firm Global Brands has launched a new 10-pack format for VK Blue on the back of a strong financial year.
Serving up hot stuff – essential FTG
SOME of the most experienced researchers covering the convenience retail industry are convinced we’ll see major changes soon. One of the predictions is that...
E-cigs ready for take-off? Firms in marketing drive
With decisions on product licensing announced the way is clear for brands to invest and develop for the long term
ELECTRONIC cigarettes have been around...
Inflation sustains for the end of 2024
There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.
Food sales show a summer smile
FOOD sales in August in Scotland might not have won any gold medals for the high jump but they did return one of their...
Two join Portman
TENNENT’s parent firm C&C Group and Mark Anthony Brands, the firm behind White Claw, have joined alcohol industry social responsibility body The Portman Group.
Forging ahead despite rain
A WET February put the dampeners on total retail sales according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor – but food sales managed to hold strong.
24-hour delivery service arrives in Scotland
Innovative retailer Girish Jeeva is introducing the first 24-hour delivery service from a convenience store in Scotland.
Chief slams disastrous year
THE Co-operative Group had a “disastrous” year, losing £2.5bn. Interim CEO, Richard Pennycook, described the group’s results as “a wake-up call to anyone who...
Retail leaders demand action on crime
Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.
