Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
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THE boss of one of Scotland’s main confectionery manufacturers, a long-standing newsagent and retailer and two men often said to have kick-started the UK’s...
United in providing full retail support
Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market
The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
Price hikes set for take off
After years of static or falling prices inflation is just around the corner
AFTER a long period of food price stagnation or deflation things look...
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
Open up about mental health, urges charity
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is supporting the ‘I’m Fine’ campaign launched by the Mental Health Foundation to encourage Brits to open up about mental health...
Lidl eyes up new Scotland sites
Major discounter Lidl is eyeing up over 50 new sites across Scotland with a further 16 relocations in consideration as it ramps up its presence.
Brits eat the most treats
BISCUITS are a UK national treasure, according to Pladis.
And it says with more than 99% of households buying biscuits ever year, Britons have the...
Justice for Scottish postmasters
ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
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Sweet sales without the sugar
DESPITE the sustained negative press about the sugar content of soft drinks, the category is still performing well according to...
Ocean Spray teams up with Euro Food Brands
Leading cranberry juice brand Ocean Spray has appointed Euro Food Brands as its sales agent in the UK, to help boost up sales for the brand across stores.
Government must combat illegal vape shops
Vape retailers Go Smoke Free has called on the UK Government to crack down on traders of illicit vape products that are often illegally sold to underage vapers.
Royal Mile newsagent sets Scottish ‘record’
The sale of a newsagent in Edinburgh has set a potential Scottish record for commercial property.
The 258 sq ft premises at 499 Lawnmarket, in...
Nisa helps to deliver expansion
Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
