Marketing with a new digital tool
COSTCUTTER Supermarket Group is entering 2018 with a new digital offer that should aid retailers with their marketing.
Solid returns says Scotmid
But Brexit, cost increases and uncertainty mean challenges ahead reckons co-op chief
EDINBURGH-based co-op Scotmid described its performance in the first half of the year...
Former ambassador to be whisky leader
DIPLOMAT David Frost is to be the new chief executive of the Scotch Whisky Association. He will take over from Gavin Hewitt at...
The Fed slams Newsquest for Halloween margin cuts
The Fed has slammed Newsquest for its recent decision to cut retail margins on its titles after talks about maintaining percentages to support store owners.
Flavour above all
And consumers are looking for low or zero-calorie drinks
FLAVOUR is the top reason for choice of soft drinks and exotic twists in its products...
Specialist retail for new agency
BUSINESS agents Smith & Clough have brought in a retail specialist, Paul Graham, to expand the retail side of the business.
With more than...
On the road to snack survival
KEPAK Convenience Foods has teamed up with video game Tomb Raider to offer one lucky consumer the ultimate survival experience.
To tie in with...
NFRN grants for those in need
THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN) has raised £200,000 for its Covid-19 Hardship Fund in under three weeks
First Aid from Scotmid
Scotmid has helped Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity, St Andrew’s First Aid, to invest in 125 new uniforms.
Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.
Tennent’s – Saying cheers to the heroes
Tennent Caledonian Breweries has joined forces with the charity Help for Heroes to launch an official new beer for the charity that aims to...
Health focus for next year
The firm behind major convenience brands including McVitie’s and Jacobs reckons that while snacking will continue to be an ingrained part of daily eating habits
Lind & Lime attains B-Corp certification
Edinburgh-based gin firm Lind & Lime has achieved B Corp certification marking it as only one of four Scottish gin distillers to achieve this title.
Ice cream and pizza appeal
FROZEN foods have done well since the recession arrived. A number of frozen food sub-categories, especially burgers, were negatively affected by the horse meat...
‘Delivering hope’ on vans
DELIVERED wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has partnered with the charity Missing People for a new initiative ‘Delivering Hope’ to raise the profile of missing...
UWS trade show highlights industry Bonds
United Wholesale Scotland rounded off its successful trade show with a 007-themed awards dinner. Meanwhile the Scottish Wholesale Association is gearing up for its Achievers Awards.
