Brits eat the most treats
BISCUITS are a UK national treasure, according to Pladis.
And it says with more than 99% of households buying biscuits ever year, Britons have the...
Lomond looks to cater to rising demands with its trade show
Lomond Wholesale is gearing up to celebrate local brands at its 2023 trade show which is set to take place on 18 May in the SEC in Glasgow.
East side story – Prudent partners undertake refurb
Jen Bowden finds out how Naresh Gajri and Rakesh Sood are brightening shopping on a city housing scheme and making big savings on energy
CRANHILL,...
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Fruity story is late but sweet
The UK’s warm, sunny summer weather this year means that British apples that will taste sweeter than last year’s batch, according to supermarket giant...
TRA calls for no more tax hikes
The Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance is calling on the UK Government to rule out further increases in tobacco tax in this year’s Autumn Budget.
Co-op opens up in Gairloch
Co-op has marked its 10th new store across the whole of Scotland with the opening of its brand new, purpose-built shop in the village of Gairloch.
Good life gin now on sale
THE world’s first social enterprise gin went on sale last month, with the profits going towards supporting disadvantaged young adults.
Ginerosity is a craft gin...
National Lottery retailers set new record for age-verification
National Lottery operator Allwyn has reported new record figures for age verification test with retailers as part of its Operation Guardian.
Happiness across the categories
MONDELEZ International is running an umbrella summer promotion across its portfolio of products. Called Happy Summer Dayz, it gives consumers a chance to win...
New chapter of devolution
Lonsdale said Brexit will herald a “fresh chapter of devolution in the UK”, but suggested these powers shouldn’t be used to disrupt the UK’s internal single market.
Ready for the fridge change
EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .
Wrapping up plastic
Glass container manufacturer Encirc has partnered with Brtivic to trial the removal of plastic shroud wraps on its drinks pallets.
The Fed calls for doubling of budget to crack down on store crime
President of the the Fed in Scotland, Hussan Lal, has called on the Scottish Government to double the budget of the Retail Crime Taskforce in Scotland.
‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh
FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till.
As part of a trial...
Nisa’s health push
Nisa has boosted its health credentials by teaming up with the Scottish Government funded Healthy Living Programme
