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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services

FSS says shape up or face tax

‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’. FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...

Calls for support following poor festive footfall

THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the Scottish Government to do more to support the high street, following the publication of dire footfall...

Drinks key to a great night in

PIZZA, curry, crisps, confectionery – all staples of a Big Night In. But while the food on offer is important, the drink options can be what make or break an evening.

Asda begins forecourt rollout

Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.

No place for complacency

McCoy’s biggest ever NPD comes during a period of major change for the brand

Stores get a little Boost

Energy drinks brand Boost has reached its target of supporting 1,500 retailers through its coronavirus care package initiative

Getting a head start

Retailers Dennis and Linda Williams explain what they have been doing to prepare for the arrival of Aldi Broadway Convenience Store Premier retailers Dennis and Linda...

Scottish consumers want DRS according to new poll

Over two-thirds of Scots reportedly want to see a full DRS in place to boost recycling in the UK following on from concerns the scheme may be delayed to 2028.

Power lines – demanding toys and gadgets

THANKS, in part, to so many toys, gaming gadgets and computer peripherals relying on AA or AAA power, the mainstream battery market in Britain...
A Barista Bar coffee counter.

Spar aims to brew up a cup of joy this Blue Monday

Spar Scotland is set to turn this Blue Monday into Brew Monday with an extra special triple stamp redemption promotion across its Barista Bar coffee offer.

Health a big hit

HAVING healthy products on the shelf looks like its going to be one of the secrets to success in 2018
M&Ms and Jelly Babies

Get cracking for the season

Three months of treat occasions
Image of a Nisa Local storefront in Cambuslang with cars parked out front and the Nisa Making a Difference Locally charity Heart of the Community logo to the side.

Nisa’s Heart of the Community Awards is back for winter

Nisa's Heart of the Community Awards has opened up for its 10th round of funding, aiming to offer local communities some much-needed support for this winter.

Low and no sugar in the ascension

Health conscious consumers drive sales growth ALL things staying the same, the UK Government levy on added-sugar will come into force in April 2018, but...

Brexit brings Balkans into the wine fold

WINES from a clutch of nations in and around the Balkans in Eastern Europe have seen their sales soar in the UK since June 2016.