The future of fish
THE Scottish Salmon Company’s Scottish based operations have a new name: Bakkafrost Scotland.
It’s a dog’s life and a good life
Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar
RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...
Activities to aid charity
ONE Stop has spent the summer supporting vulnerable families through its partnership with FareShare.
Time for retailers to act on environment
Scottish retailers that don’t back sustainability efforts will miss out, according to new consumer research from the Scottish Wholesale Association and TWC.
Football preview – Stand-out fixtures for new season
CIDER brand-owner C&C has a special interest in Scottish football this year.
Its lead brand Magners takes over from its lager Tennent’s as shirt sponsor...
Ask the expert – RVM Systems
RVM Systems Managing Director Claudia Marshall on DRS preparations and the benefits of reverse vending machines for retailers.
Still a big night deal? SG spotlight
The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...
SGF joins anti-assault vow
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
Island dream – Makeover for Benbecula independent
Ronald Maclennan had wanted to transform his Benbecula store for several years. Last summer his dream became reality. He now has one of the...
Scotmid’s Community Orchard plan taking root
Scotmid has launched an environmental and wellbeing initiative that will benefit almost 200 communities nationwide.
Wait for the facts on sugar
THE launch of the new health non-governmental organisation Action on Sugar in January sparked a media furore around sugars which continues to dominate headlines...
FDFS makes plea on regs
Food and Drink Federation Scotland (FDFS) is calling on the Scottish and UK governments to streamline regulations.
Rolling up the extra sales
THE roll-your-own RYO filter tips and papers market is showing strong growth as increasing numbers of smokers opt for the value, choice and flavour...
Rising hope on footfall
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.
Eating Scottish
THERE are a few things that undeniably come in useful in Scotland, for residents and visitors alike. One of them is an umbrella.
Next month...
Charitable calls
Community retailer Scotmid is looking for its next charity partner for 2023-24 to help fundraise and build support for a local cause.
