Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

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.

Research backs wider SGF role

MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...

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.

Help to keep track of your cash

CASH management systems supplier Cashmaster says its new Cashmaster Connect system gives retailers a simple way to record cash count data from tills accurately...

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.

Head to the hills

Championing fresh produce, food to go and its partnerships with local butchers and bakers the fifth store for Eros Retail, Greens of Tillicoultry has...

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.

Bags of choice for get-togethers

CONFECTIONERY share bags are one of the big winners in the continuing popularity of the big night in, according to Starburst and Skittles owner...
A carton of Ocean Spray Pink Cranberry sits next to a glass filled with the drink with logos for Euro Food Brands and Ocean Spray next to the image.

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.

US brand joins the tea party

AMERICAN organic tea brand Honest is ramping up its marketing activity in the UK with the launch of its first integrated marketing campaign on...

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.
The new Nisa Local in Marchmont, Edinburgh, opened by Ashok Pothugunta.

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.

Forza di formaggio

Lactalis McLelland has been encouraging consumers to experiment with some Italian flavour this summer through two new initiatives. The firm’s Galbani brand has been appearing...
Maxine Fraser and Pete Cheema relaunch the Don't Put Up With It! campaign.

Fresh focus on store crimes

Scottish retail leaders have again highlighted to politicians the rising levels of violent and abusive crime being faced by store workers as official police figures show that shoplifting is soaring.

Tradition hits the spot

NISHA Enterprise has been touting the success of its range of traditional sweets following the launch of its Millar Smooth Butterscotch. Sunny Pahuja, managing director...
ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.