The Famous Grouse sale to William Grant & Sons is finalised
Spirits giant William Grant & Sons has welcomed the addition of The Famous Grouse and Naked Malt whisky brands to its portfolio from Edrington.
Free to use ATMs are still good to go says SGF
Scottish Grocers' Federation is looking to reassure convenience store retailers following worries that the number of free-to-use ATMs were set to be reduced.
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Brewery marks 170th birthday
CARLSBERG has been celebrating 170 years of brewing with a one-week long birthday bash, taking to the streets of Copenhagen.
Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge
COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020.
The move has been announced as part...
Guides to help sales
Wholesaler buying group Unitas has released two new instalments in its series of category guides, focusing on summer drinks and sports energy drinks
Baines to step down
JOHN Baines will retire from his trading director role at Unitas Wholesale in May next year.
Hospitality hits sales
The reopening of the UK hospitality industry has had a negative effect on supermarket grocery sales, according to research by NielsenIQ and Kantar
Nisa opens Christmas off sales pre-ordering
WITH fewer than 100 days to go before Santa comes to town, Nisa has opened off sales pre-ordering for the festive season.
Nisa retail customers...
Brand, brand, voom
SYMBOL group Spar is continuing its programme to recruit forecourt businesses across the UK with a specialised package that includes Spar-branded fuel.
The first...
A meaty offer from Lomond
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a line of own-label products.
The fight goes on
Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections
No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP
Dennis and Linda say they’re...
Take it to the limit
Limited editions, new flavours, pack sizes, promotions and PMPs are all part of the plan to generate excitement for the UK’s biggest chocolate brands...
Industry united in no-deal criticism
Disaster, chaos, and in no one’s interest is the assessment of a no-deal Brexit put forward by trade groups
Time to get refreshed
REMEMBER, licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the transition period between the old and current licensing rules are in danger of...
Cleared of convictions
Judges at the High Court in England have overturned the convictions of 39 former sub-postmasters in a landmark ruling for Post Office retailers
