Bonanza sells an extra million
WHOLESALER and symbol store group Nisa says last month’s Bank Holiday Bonanza initiative saw it achieve £1.1m in additional sales as retailers took advantage...
DoubleCool offers energy costs solution
Chiller door fitting firm DoubleCool has been spelling out the benefits to forecourt retailers of installing doors on their open chillers as they can reduce costs and improve the shopping environment.
Holyrood sets its new team
Cunningham takes over department considering statutory deposit and return scheme
MEMBERS of the Scottish Parliament from all parties have been urged to support retailers following...
Barista Bar comes to Spar Halbeath
Spar Scotland has rolled out its premium coffee-to-go service Barista Bar to another of its company owned stores with the Dunfermline-based Spar Halbeath.
Giants head for Cumbernauld
ALDI, M&S Simply Food, and Home Bargains are all heading for Cumbernauld after North Lanarkshire planning committee unanimously approved plans for a new neighbourhood...
Strength to be found in Scotland’s food & drink
Scotland Food & Drink's new Showcasing Scotland 2024 event could potential have raised over £70million for the sector with interest from global markets.
Christmas topping
In the brave new world of convenience shopping more product categories are coming into festive play
DRINKS and confectionery have long been seen as Christmas...
Double celebration for Spar Scotland retailer Saleem Sadiq
Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq is celebrating two major anniversaries with the Spar symbol group.
Speciality showcases new food firms
THE fine food trade exhibition Scotland’s Speciality Food Show – taking place 22-24 Jan 2017 at the SECC, Glasgow, and aimed at food retailers,...
Illegal tobacco sales on the rise
The Tobacco Manufacturers' Association has found a rise in the illicit trade for tobacco, with four in five consumers purchasing illegal tobacco in 2023.
Oversupply hits growth
Solid year for dairy brand
THE last few years have seen many changes in the milk industry across Europe and one of the success stories...
Coca-Cola and Monster’s Supercharged campaign
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners and the Monster Energy Co have kicked off the Sales Supercharged campaign once again for the fourth year running.
Roadshow aims to highlight food crime
THE Scottish Food Crime Unit, part of Food Standards Scotland, launched a roadshow last month to raise awareness of the different types of food...
Asda heads sponsorship at Scotland Food & Drink event
Major supermarket chain Asda has been announced as the headline sponsor for Scotland Food & Drink's inaugural Excellence Summit event.
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
Tunnock’s treats stand the test of time
Stock up on a range of chocolate biscuits that remain easily recognisable – and are even more popular – such as the range from Tunnock's.
