Half of shoppers use discounters

While some retail industry observers have suggested the supermarket giants are beginning to land some punches as they attempt to win back business lost...

Tough market but innovation up

Risotto brand hits the festival trail as it pushes its quality for a convenience age message THE worst harvest since 2004 pushed up the...
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Plain packs by 2016?

RETAILERS and tobacco firms have reacted with shock to news that the Westminster Government will push forward with plain packaging legislation before the general...
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Record is under fire

Daily Record publisher Reach has come under fire from the NFRN.
Megan Smith, was winner of both Wholesale Local Food Champion and Employee of the Year at the Achievers Awards in 2025.

Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
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Value lines crash through target

SIX weeks after launching at the Musgrave trade show, SmartBuy, the new value range from Londis, had exceeded its pre-order target by 41%. Londis...
Track and Trace has been designed to make life harder for those selling illicit tobacco products.

Track and Trace is coming soon

JTI head of communications Mark Yexley explains what new tobacco rules will mean for convenience retailers
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Convenience is rich with opportunity

Apprentice winner eyes expansion for cake range

A time for learning new tricks

There are many good reasons to train staff beyond the legally required minimum. As the New Year approaches and retailers consider what they want...
A pack of Indie Bay Snacks Pretzel Thins Lightly Salted is against a blue background with a red mountain range under it and the Indie Bay logo above the pack.

Kestrel Foods acquires Indie Bay Snacks

Kestrel Foods has acquired Indie Bay Snacks from Nurture Brands, building up its portfolio with another award-winning healthier savoury snacking brand.

Strong results in a challenging year

Scotmid has posted strong financial results in what has been a challenging year for the co-operative society
IMPERIAL Tobacco has unveiled a new design for its Lambert & Butler portfolio.

L&B’s new look

IMPERIAL Tobacco has unveiled a new design for its Lambert & Butler portfolio. The makeover includes a new logo. The standard core range will be...
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Membership soars at SWA

THE Scottish Wholesale Association has bolstered its numbers following a recruitment drive that saw 27 wholesalers join as members during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Campaign puts problems in spotlight

RETAIL charity GroceryAid has stepped up its activities in aid of those in the industry who have fallen on hard times with a awareness-raising campaign.

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...

Gender imbalance still plagues retail

Women in retail speak out at Holyrood