Scotmid partners with Alzheimer Scotland to launch ‘Babs The Brain’

Scotmid partners with Alzheimer Scotland to launch ‘Babs The Brain’

Scotmid partners with Alzheimer Scotland to launch ‘Babs The Brain’ in honour of Dame Barbara Windsor

Health policy to hit food to go

Paper from FSS puts food to go in the spotlight with proposed restrictions
Jenny Minto MSP, minister for public health and women's health, stands in Scottish Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

ScotGov publishes HFSS regulations

The Scottish Government has published its Regulations on HFSS food products and their promotions in a bid to improve consumers' lifestyles.

A fine line between banter and bullying

‘It was only banter’ is an often-used excuse. Mark Hamilton, a partner at Dentons, looks at a recent employment tribunal case showing that, surprisingly, this defence can work. However, while staff may enjoy friendly jokes on shift, managers still have to know where to draw the line
A woman stands with her arms folded in the middle of a shop with the GroceryAid logo in front of her. The text to the left reads "The help you've earned".

GroceryAid unveils its biggest brand refresh in 168 years

Industry charity GroceryAid has unveiled its new brand refresh to highlight its breadth of services to the retail channel and reach more diverse audiences.

Snapping up a plastic trolley solution

Shopping trolley supplier Formbar has snapped up the distribution rights for the Polycart range of plastic trolleys
A person is lifting out a pack of cigarettes from a drawer at the back of a shop.

Inflation creeps upwards at end of 2025

An increase in tobacco duty and food prices saw the overall inflation figure creep upwards at the tail end of 2025, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Jet’s contemporary new look.

Jetting into the future

FUEL brand Jet has unveiled a new-look prototype forecourt in response to dealer and consumer feedback.
A tablet screen with the myAutomate website on it showing Gulf forecourt prices.

Gulf works with myAutomate on Fuel Finder compliance

Gulf Retail has teamed up with myAutomate to provide its retailers with its FuelSense platform to support Fuel Finder compliance with its locations.
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Everything included in Scotland’s DRS

No automatic exemptions, glass included and a 20p deposit .
Members of the Mills Milk team stand in a field with branded vans behind them and a hill in the distance.

Mills Milk targets further expansion after £24m turnover result

Family-run dairy business Mills Milk recorded a turnover of £24million in 2025 as the Scottish firm now sets its sights on further growth opportunities.
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Supermarket deal quashed

CMA rules against Sainsbury's-Asda merger
A group of people stand outside for the opening of Co-op Cruden Bay.

New Co-op store opens in Cruden Bay

A new Co-op store has opened in Cruden Bay and brings back the local Post Office after it closed for refurbishment in September 2025.

Prepare for the new generation

UNDER UK law that follows the EU directive known as EUTPD2, from 20 May 2017 it will be illegal in the UK to sell...
Staff members from Ali's Nisa in Royston stand with Mirren King.

Ali’s Nisa supports global dreams for young dancer

Ali's Nisa in Royston has helped to support a young dancer in the Glasgow area as she prepares to take part in the Dance World Cup finals this summer.
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The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20

Read insight & advice for convenience retailers right here