More harm than good
PROPOSALS to limit the advertising and promotion of vaping products in Scotland have come under fire from Scottish retailers.
Thousands face abuse
OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
Protection bill not for Scots
SCOTTISH MP Graeme Morrice, has introduced a private members bill at Westminster intended to give shop workers protection against assaults – but if enforced,...
Kicking off a five-year deal
Pepsico has kicked off a five-year partnership with UEFA.
Value lines on the up
LANDMARK Wholesale’s own-brand sales at the end of February were up 9% for the period from May 2012 compared to the previous year. No3...
The future of fish
THE Scottish Salmon Company’s Scottish based operations have a new name: Bakkafrost Scotland.
Convenience fuel – essential soft drinks
Though growth has slowed compared to the stellar performance of last year, soft drinks still provide massive turnover for c-stores
AS the figures quoted in...
Innovative fundraising
Retailer One O One has teamed up with bakery brand McGhee’s to reduce food waste and raise funds for Clyde’s Cash for Kids charity in the process.
Scots avoid a wet loss – AG Barr
WIND, rain, grey skies ... nothing keeps Scots from their soft drinks, especially if they are bright orange and made from girders.
AG Barr reported...
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Cats top the pet spending league – Category latest
IT’S a cat’s life.
Spending on feline foodstuffs is outstripping canine comestibles, with pet pussies enjoying more treats, snacks and natural meals than ever before....
Why you need to ‘tech’ control
Major players in the convenience sector have been told how embracing advanced technology now is key to future success.
Victims speak out on Horizon
A PUBLIC inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon computer system scandal held its first public hearings last month.
A meaty offer from Lomond
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a line of own-label products.
More change on the way – SGF Conference 2013
We check out two more of the presentations at this year’s SGF Conference – by Professor Leigh Sparks and Dr Colette Backwell
ECONOMICALLY things will...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 4. Tunnock’s
Spotlight on No.4 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Uddingston based Tunnock's.
