Sustainable champion?
ENTRY is still open for The VIBES Awards, Scotland’s environmental business awards scheme.
Companies that contribute to sustainable development by improving processes, products or services...
Time is ticking on DRS deadline
Humza Yousaf has given the Prime Minister until the end of the day to allow the inclusion of glass in the deposit return scheme or it could be scrapped.
Springing into action
Warm weather at the start of the year plus anti-sugar messages have helped water outgrow industry predictions.
THANKS to a good spring, bottled water has...
Aquavape pushes retailers to stay up to date in the sector
Refillable vaping device firm Aquavape said that retailers should stay up to date in the vaping category to help drive up sales.
Shoppers plan to click and collect
SCOTTISH Christmas shoppers are buying their gifts online then picking them up from collection points in greater numbers than ever before. More than two...
Inflation is a waiting game for food
The latest inflation figures show an overall drop into the single digits but food prices still remain stubbornly high, showing little sign of coming down soon.
Levy should have lasted longer
First minister tells conference economic measures level the field
THE only way to make competition fairer between c-stores and supermarkets is through economic policy, according...
JW Filshill happy to talk shop with independent retailers
JW Filshill promises its KeyStore retailers supermarket levels of support as it seek to bring in more stores under its fascia operation.
A local power base
A West Lothian business is taking the ‘source local’ message to its logical conclusion. Hopetoun Farm Shop has installed a solar panel system which...
CCEP energises the chiller
CCEP aims to help retailers to drive up energy sales across the chiller with new innovations across the energy drinks category.
Bread brand is still the chosen one
THREE of the top five most frequently bought brands in the UK are bread. And Warburtons has topped the most chosen brand list for...
Golden Casket expands Aldi offering
Scottish confectionery firm Golden Casket is expanding its range of popular Millions sweets products for customers at Aldi.
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
Make the most of National Rice Week
Retailers have the chance to capitalise on rice sales with National Rice Week running now and National Curry Week coming up next month.
PayPoint promises new approach
But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests
PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...
Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
