Time for 500s and multis

Hot weather increases sales of soft drinks ... it’s official, says CBL Drinks. Sales and marketing director Maurice Newton said: “Studies have shown that the soft...
Scottish shoppers have been buying lots of cold remedies as bad weather continues.

Shoppers buy for rainy days

Ongoing dismal summer weather and inflationary pressures appear to have impacted on shopper behaviour and sales across the grocery and convenience channels.
Fiona Moriarty, director, Scottish Retail Consortium, said the path to economic recovery remains fragile after disappointing food sales figures in September in Scotland following a strong summer.

Reality check in September slide

Summer comeback falters as sales figures show food and drink like-for-likes drop SEPTEMBER was a difficult month for Scottish retailers, with like-for-like food sales down...
P&H picks up website award

P&H picks up website award

DELIVERED wholesale business Palmer and Harvey has scooped an award for its transactional website. P&H earned plaudits at the HIM Wholesale Awards, where it picked...
Typhoo tea

Cash to grow tea

TEA brand Typhoo has a new shareholder in private equity firm, Zetland Capital.
Simon Hannah, group chief executive officer at JW Filshill,(left) and Keith Geddes, chief financial and operating officer, (right) stand in front of the JW Filshill depot with one of the wholesaler's HGV vehicles behind them.

JW Filshill records strong financial results

JW Filshill has reported a strong financial year for the business, with a rise in annual turnover for the year to January 2024.
(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.
Group shot of the winners at the Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers Awards 2025.

Wholesale success at the SWA Achievers Awards

Excellence in service and innovation in the Scottish wholesale sector was recognised by the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards ceremony.

Seasons beatings

Summer should give a helping hand to sales of many, but not necessarily all, drinks. Who are the champs of June, July and August? SUMMER...
A group of people stand together holding a cheque from Scotland Loves Local.

New ambassador to drive sales for Scotland Loves Local gift card

The Scotland Loves Local Gift Card scheme has appointed a new ambassador to help drive up awareness of its impact across the country.
one-stop

One Stop keeps growing

Franchise group One Stop has recorded 16 consecutive quarters of growth .

Proposing a toast

Kingsmill aims to help consumers find new possibilities for a breakfast favourite Bread has been a staple of British households for as far back as...
Filshill Grocery Aid

Filshill backs Grocery Aid

GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has teamed up with GroceryAid to offer mental health support to depot staff.
Food inflation has eased for fresh food prices, especially for fruit, meat and fish, says the BRC.

Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’

Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.

Retail crime bill is one step closer

MSP seeks retailers’ views on proposal

Glen Scotia partners up for Campbeltown Whisky Festival

Glen Scotia has teamed up with three of Scotland's top travel influencers helping to show off the 'Journey to Campbeltown' ahead of Campbeltown Malts Festival.
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