Electronic milestone
SCOTMID celebrated reaching its 100,000th electronic shelf label (ESL) milestone in its Drumnadrochit store.
Warning on alcohol duty
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association has called on the government to freeze wine and spirit duty in the Autumn Budget
Going grande with Rio
FOLLOWING the launch of its 330ml PMPs, soft drink brand Rio is further expanding its offer with the roll out of two 500ml PET...
Anger over ad ban plan
Alcohol responsibility body the Portman Group has slammed the Scottish Government’s proposals on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion.
Batchelors at the ready
Batchelors has launched its first TV campaign for five years, spending £1.6m to promote its Super range of rice, pasta and noodles. With the...
FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions
Promo ban could damage industry
Cities prove resilient
GLASGOW and Edinburgh have been revealed as two of the UK’s most resilient city centres for retail.
Lennart brings back a Beetle
A Londis customer from Livingston has been handed the keys to a new Volkswagen Beetle after taking part in the Walkers Bring it Back...
Pinkie Farm delivers for those in isolation
Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown and the team at Nisa Pinkie Farm have come up with their own ‘essentials’ solution to support vulnerable members of their community.
Pasta a winner in austerity Britain
ARE we on the threshold of an economic recovery? Consumers don’t seem to think so.
Research company JWT London, a sister organisation of Kantar Worldpanel,...
Concerning start to 2025 as inflation hits a 10-month high
While inflation hit a 10-month high at the end of January, it did little to dampen Scottish spirits as many families embraced local celebrations in earnest.
Snacks for all times
Snacks giant Mondelez International aims to cover every consumer demand through its expansive array of snacking options.
Christmas wish granted
SANTA Claus came to the Highland gateway town of Crianlarich just ahead of the festive holidays, after efforts by the local community, supported by...
March boom for c-stores
Lockdown leads to more local shopping
Cadbury festive NPD unwrapped
CHRISTMAS has come early for Cadbury as parent firm Mondelez International unveiled its festive lineup at The Sanderson Hotel in London late last month,...
Investing in tech to bring costs down
EPOS specialist Point Four reckons it can offer the solution to steep wage costs through investment in new technology.
