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RYO tobacco has been growing fast and tobacco companies have been busy with new product development. But do RYO shoppers buy more than tobacco...
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Delivered model to edge ahead of C&C?

IF Scotland’s and the rest of the UK’s wholesale and cash & carry firms thought life was competitive now there’s a lot more of...
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Global Brands acquires Skinny Brands low-calorie beer

Drinks giant Global Brands has acquired the Skinny Brands off-trade range as the firm continues to reaffirm its commitment to invest in varied off-trade options.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a podium for the firm's annual conference 2026.

Scottish Wholesale Association highlights sector’s resilience

The Scottish Wholesale Association has shone a spotlight on the current challenges facing the channel during its annual conference in May.
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Raising a glass to malt whiskies

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar - analyses the year for the leading Scottish alcohol brands.
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A roaring success

JW Filshill has celebrated its most successful trade exhibition to date .
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Alcohol-free specialist has new chief

AFTER what it says was an extensive search, Bavaria has named Rob Page as its new UK managing director. He joins the Dutch brewing...
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Key worker status critical to supply chain

Key workers are expected to receive childcare support to allow them to continue working after schools close this Friday (20 March)
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Online course aims to train green champs

RETAILERS and other businesses across Scotland are being urged to take advantage of a free training course that turns nominated employees into certified Green...
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ONS inflation eases as energy prices fall

The ONS has reported a decline in the overall inflation figure for April as a fall in energy prices and food costs takes some of the pressure off.
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Much more than an after thought

Sales of tobacco accessories continue to grow in Scotland, with retailers urged to take note
A man with his hood up walks through a store with a menacing look.

One in five Scots report witnessing shop staff abuse

The SRC has found that nearly one in five Scottish shoppers have witnessed a crime against staff across retail destinations in Scotland.
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Retailer rewards go digital

CAMELOT’s retailer rewards programme is going digital in response to the coronavirus crisis
(L to R) Justin King, chair of Allwyn, Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation, and Alison Acquaye-Acford, Allwyn's director of commercial partnerships and retail sales.

Allwyn praises Scottish retailers for raising billions for National Lottery Good Causes

Allwyn has praised the hard work of National Lottery retailers in Scotland in helping to raise over £41billion for its Good Causes fund over the last 30 years.
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I’ve looked at bread from both sides now – Scotmid team up

Scotmid is busy joining forces with a raft of local bakery firms across Scotland. Avril Cadden found out if the suppliers and the client...
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Positive for PayPoint

PAYPOINT has enjoyed another six months of growth