New regs are coming
A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas
Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
Retail chiefs attack Chancellor’s Spring Forecast inaction
Retail industry leaders have rounded on Chancellor Rachel Reeves for not using her Spring Forecast statement to set out measures to help the sector boost the UK economy.
Stamping out proxy purchasing
A CAMPAIGN aimed at tackling proxy-purchasing for under-18s has gone digital with the launch of a new online resource.
Scotmid gives backing to craft soda start-up
SCOTMID Co-operative has invested in new company The Start-Up Drinks Lab.
PayPoint Joins up with SGF
IN-store payment service, PayPoint, has announced a partnership with the Scottish Grocers Federation designed to rebuild relationships with retailers.
Water soars in heatwave – Drinks category performance update
SOFT drinks, lager and cider were the outright winners this summer, with thirsty customers spending heavily in the categories during the sunny weather.
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JTI takes two to court
JTI has welcomed the successful prosecution of two individuals selling counterfeit tobacco through Facebook
Rise in retail crime is costing billions
The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
Energy price cap for businesses announced
The new Government Energy Bill Relief Scheme will cap the wholesale component of gas and electricity prices for businesses this winter.
Cutting the wrap for fresh food
Aldi is helping Scottish consumers cut down on their plastic use, by selling five types of vegetables without any plastic packaging at all
Everyone is after porridge
PORRIDGE is experiencing a great revival in popularity, according to producers, as healthy eating trends open the category up to a broader consumer base.
Dairy continues its Stirling push
SCOTTISH dairy producer Graham’s has teamed up with property developer Mactaggart & Mickel’s as the firm continues to lobby for a new dairy site in Stirling.
Players brings on two subs
PLAYER’S has introduced two new lines in what brand owner Imperial Tobacco calls the “sub-economy sector”, which the firm estimates will account for 7.67%...
Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
Health bill behind e-cig curve
Retail industry group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has told the Scottish Parliament that proposals contained in its Health (Tobacco, Nicotine Etc. And Care) (Scotland)...
