TO get shoppers in the mood for Wimbledon and strawberries and cream, Mr Kipling has a new summery, limited-edition cake. Strawberry Fancies are light sponges with a vanilla topping, beneath soft strawberry-flavoured icing. The new line’s pink packaging features a picnic basket on lush grass.

Mr K brings out the shades

TO get shoppers in the mood for Wimbledon and strawberries and cream, Mr Kipling has a new summery, limited-edition cake. Strawberry Fancies are light...
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C-store DRS test finds glass problematic

Including glass in a Scottish deposit return scheme could be disastrous for convenience retailers, a new test has found.
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Beer and cider boom

Heineken has generated £448m of additional value sales in the last two years
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Nisa reaches charity milestone

NISA has been celebrating a charity milestone for its Making a Difference Locally campaign.

Reasons to party

WHOLESALERS from across Scotland were celebrating success last month at a gala ceremony in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh firm flying

EDINBURGH-based start-up firm ePOS Hybrid has smashed its crowdfunding campaign goal.
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Cup charge postponed

PLANS to charge a deposit on disposable coffee cups have been shelved as the Scottish Government dedicates resources to tackling the coronavirus
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Don’t suffer in silence

THE ACS has been reminding retailers that they can seek mental health support from industry charity GroceryAid
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PayPoint and MFG teaming up

PAYPOINT has renewed its partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG) – the UK’s largest independent forecourt operator

Deliveroo milestone

The-Co-op hit a major delivery milestone last month when it added its 400th store to the Deliveroo app
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Delivery deal for Co-op

CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
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DRS prep is stepping up

Preparations for deposit return are stepping up in Scotland, as the Scottish Government gathers stakeholders to set out a framework for exemptions
Daniel Johnson MSP promoting retail crime bill

Finish line in sight for retail crime bill

The campaign to offer retailers more protection from abuse and assault under the law has come tantalisingly close to victory
Aldi estimates the change will reduce plastic waste by 80 tonnes.

Plastic pulled from steak

ALDI has introduced cardboard packaging across its entire steak range in Scotland
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Industry unites against takeaway ban

Trade associations sound economic alarm SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
Dr Kirstie McCallum

Halewood’s spirit doctor

Dr Kirstie McCallum has taken up the mantle at Halewood Artisanal Spirits, as its new master blender.