Raising whisky for Hogmanay
While many will be looking for their favourite drams to ring in the new year with, there's no reason why Scots shoppers can't try something new for the Bells.
Lottery limit law under fire
CALLS for under 18s to be able to sell national lottery tickets and scratchcards have been issued by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) ahead of the new age to play restrictions coming into force on 22 April.
Bread brand wants your community ideas
KINGSMILL is launching a campaign to help retailers drive improvement in their local community. The bread brand will be asking retailers to provide details...
Call to do more on illicit trade
Geek Bar has urged Trading Standards services across the UK to do more to tackle rogue traders selling illicit disposable vapes.
Keane joins Graham’s board
FORMER managing director of Robert Wiseman Dairies Billy Keane is joining the board of Graham’s The Family Dairy.
Keane spent 18 years with RWD, serving...
Seventh heaven for discounter
Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Discounters lean in on gin
GERMAN discounters Lidl and Aldi will both launch Scottish gin festivals this month.
Ready for bake off
A tempting in-store bakery display could boost passion for pastry
Fuel theft crime wave magnified by first-time offenders
Forecourt station security firm Forecourt Eye has reported a spike in fuel theft across Britain that has been driven by first-time offenders.
Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock
Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
Going further with food to go
Advice on how to make the most of snacking .
Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo
Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.
Graduate scheme for Scottish agriculture
MDS launched to tackle lack of youth
A GRADUATE scheme which aims to attract young people to the food production sector has launched in Scotland,...
Travel tickets deal
Card payment solutions provider Payzone has secured a contract with coach and long-distance bus operator National Express Coach
Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars
Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.
Guides to help sales
Wholesaler buying group Unitas has released two new instalments in its series of category guides, focusing on summer drinks and sports energy drinks
