Lurpak’s latest campaign runs until the end of the year.

The joy of food – Health focus

Natural spreads winning as Brits return to scratch cooking claims butter giant WHEN it comes to butter, natural is back. That’s the message from Stuart...

Calder and Scotmid back charity beer

SCOTTISH rugby legend Finlay Calder is urging Scotmid customers to get behind a campaign in support of former team-mate Doddie Weir’s motor neurone disease...
Deposit Return Scheme

DRS handling fees revealed

THE handling fee that retailers will receive for returned containers when Scotland’s deposit return scheme goes live have been revealed.

Tobacco firm launches consumer pack info

AS plain packs which comply with rules governing cigarette and tobacco products in the UK after 20 May next year begin to appear in...
Phillip Hammond

Plenty to chew over this spring

Consultations abound at Westminster
The summer months present major opportunities to boost soft drinks sales. But for c-stores, many of whom excel in providing drinks for immediate consumption, having chilled, merchandised and back-up stock will be vital.

Cool liquid assets – Planning for heat

The summer of 2013 won’t have a Euro championship, a London Olympics and Paralympics, or a Diamond Jubilee to encourage the party spirit. But...
Promotional image of the Healthy Living Programme's team up with Snappy Shopper to deliver free bananas in August.

HLP teams up with Snappy Shopper to deliver free bananas

The Healthy Living Programme has strengthened its commitment to delivering wellbeing across Scotland through its new partnership with Snappy Shopper by offering free bananas through the app.
Vape and cigarettes

Vape group calls for a VAT cut

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has called on the UK Government to consider reducing VAT on vape products in a bid to curb smoking.
Dr Graham Senior and Charlene

Bravery rewarded

Graham's The Family Dairy has awarded one lucky consumer with a year’s worth of dairy products after a video of her pushing a dairy lorry up a hill during last month’s Storm Darcy went viral.

Smith takes top job at the SWA

Kate Salmon passes torch to ex–retailer SCOTTISH independent retailing stalwart Colin Smith has been appointed chief executive of the Scottish Wholesale Association, with current executive...
Campaign Against Living Miserably - CALM

A mental health lifeline

Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services
The Product of the Year 2025 winners have been collected together for a group shot of the products.

Product of the Year 2025 winners revealed

The Product of the Year 2025 winners have been revealed as the product innovation awards firm hands out 39 prizes for this year.

The craft of selling

Personal touch crucial to craft beer, wine and spirits success says Onker
Belhaven rolled out new pack designs across its Best and Black beers last year.

Make it clear with Scottish beer

Convenience retailers should look to eye-catching Scottish brands for off-trade consumers seeking home-grown beers – and Belhaven reckons it has the answer.
Lexi the dog and Scotmid staff, children, and the SSPCA.

Barking up the right tree

OVER 170,000 children in Scotland will receive classes on animal welfare thanks to a £141,000 donation from Scotmid
image of british bank notes

Bumper cash withdrawals

Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office rose to a whopping £892 million in December.