Retailers react to obesity plan
Mixed reviews for Scottish Government strategy to improve children’s health
With retailers still reeling from TPD2, sugar tax and MUP regulations, the Scottish Government is...
JW Filshill hits £150k fundraising target for chosen charities
Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has achieved its target £150k fundraising goal for its six chosen charities as part of the firm's 150th anniversary year.
Football preview – Stand-out fixtures for new season
CIDER brand-owner C&C has a special interest in Scottish football this year.
Its lead brand Magners takes over from its lager Tennent’s as shirt sponsor...
Back to its roots
SCOTTISH cigarette brand Club is getting a makeover complete with a new name, lower RRP and the launch of a new format.
Food growth slows
TOTAL retail sales in Scotland continue to perform below pre-pandemic levels, the Scottish Retail Consortium has found.
Galloway Gathering project donates over 90,000 meals
Nationwide charity initiative The Galloway Gathering Project has donated more than 90,000 meals to Scottish communities in support of FareShare.
Hoxton has high spirits
Hoxton Drinks has revitalised its range of premium spirits with a brand new look as well as three new additions to its line-up.
MHouse takes a deeper focus on retailer experience
Faisal Sattar lays out the new products on offer from MHouse, highlighting the flexibility of choice on offer for his customers.
Baxter takes the helm
Former whisky industry senior player Iain Baxter has been named as the new chief executive of Scotland Food & Drink.
Fears voiced over phased generational ban
The Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association (TMA) has spoken out about independent retailers’ concerns at the prospect of a phased generational ban on buying tobacco products.
Campaign puts problems in spotlight
RETAIL charity GroceryAid has stepped up its activities in aid of those in the industry who have fallen on hard times with a awareness-raising campaign.
Spar retailers bearing fruit
FIVE independent Spar stores did their bit to promote healthier dietary choices last month, in partnership with the Healthy Living Programme.
Cup charge postponed
PLANS to charge a deposit on disposable coffee cups have been shelved as the Scottish Government dedicates resources to tackling the coronavirus
A cigar strategy to deal with the dark
CIGARS don’t form one of the biggest sections of the tobacco market but from a retailer’s point of view they have some distinctly positive...
Promotions that land on couches
Shout about offers and show value
Computer age checks are on trial
In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
