Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill
JW Filshill’s move to its purpose-built HQ at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport, has massively improved its ability to do business – but it is the KeyStore wholesaler's people who distinguish it from its rivals, say bosses.
Tackling tobacco cheats head-on
JTI has stepped up its anti-illicit trade activity through Don’t Be Complicit In Illicit, as Steve Wilkins explains
Wilkie waves goodbye to milk
Dairy industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie is to retire from the end of this month, it has been announced.
The breakfast connection
RETAILERS Dennis and Linda Williams have officially launched their healthy loyalty scheme that gives children who buy fruit in their store extra bonus pieces...
Minimum pricing challenge fails
The legal challenge from the Scotch Whisky Association and other drinks industry bodies to the law passed by the Scottish Parliament that would introduce...
Looking for the Scottish property champions
ENTRIES are due to close on 8 November for the Scottish Property Awards, the new commercial and public property programme supported by the Scottish...
Lang time coming
New executive team plans big change
It’s a sweet deal
Confectionery importer and wholesaler Innovative Bites has acquired Hancocks Holdings in a move which boosts its sales team to more than 150 and expands...
SGF adds legal hotlines
THE Scottish Grocers Federation, in partnership with TLT, has launched two new legal hotlines to provide members with advice on licensing and employment issues...
Seven more for Certas
Certas Energy has expanded its forecourt estate with the acquisition of seven new sites
Election: Industry calls for “frictionless trade”
Retail associations have called on the Prime Minister to push for frictionless trade with the EU, following his election victory.
Industry fires Brexit warning shot
Leaders warn no deal could spell disaster for Scotland
SCOTLAND’S food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit.
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Starbucks RTDs says flavours fuel coffee demand
Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have driven ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee, says Arla, the firm behind Starbucks products.
Stay ahead in hair care
SHAMPOO and conditioner have remained a necessity while shoppers have cut back on other items in tough economic times according to Nicola Bradbury of...
Retail boosters to run and run?
Functional drinks and glucose energy drinks provide some of food and drink retailing’s most valuable lines – sales growth in convenience stores has been...
Giants could be fined 1%
FINES for major supermarkets judged to have misused their power against suppliers have moved closer. Measures to grant the Groceries Code Adjudicator the power...
