Trends for 2019 revealed
Mintel has outlined three global food trends that are expected to be big news in retail next year
Scots cutting out alcohol
More than half of consumers in Scotland are actively trying to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink
More Co-op for Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers enter 2019 following a year of major change for the symbol with The Co-op successfully completing its purchase of the member-owned group in May
Tips on next year’s tobacco trends
Tobacco giant JTI has outlined what it reckons will be key areas of growth for 2019, with the capsule and value segments tipped for success
A disposable vape solution
Aquavape launches single-use nicotine salt e-cigarette range in three flavours
Charitea product launches
LibberTEA is a not-for -profit Scottish loose leaf tea company that donates 100% of its profits to various social causes
Veganism goes full seed ahead
The research firm found that 34% of British shoppers limited or reduced their meat eating in the first half of 2018, and a further 21% of meat eaters say that they would be interested in reducing their meat consumption in future
Stock up on food to go
Hot food to go specialist Aryzta Food Solutions said that offering freshly-baked products was a “simple, cost effective way” to attract new shoppers and increase basket spend
Golden Wonder’s radio sound bites
Capital campaign for crisp brand
Not tired of energy drinks
A ban on the sale of energy drinks to children should not affect Carabao as its range is designed to “specifically target male and female adults rather than children”
Percol brewing up sustainable packs
Binning plastic a key trend for 2019
Retailers take a look at the year ahead
Making plans for a successful 2019
Gender imbalance still plagues retail
Women in retail speak out at Holyrood
Vacancies soar on the high street
Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK
Carlsberg’s story behind the slogan
The firm plans to highlight its community work
Illicit store has gantry torn out
A convenience store retailer has had his gantry removed by Imperial after being caught in possession of counterfeit tobacco
