Spar Scotland dances into the summer
Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.
Beans on the run
Aryzta Food Solutions has teamed up with household name Heinz to release a whole host of new food-to-go options as part of its La...
Belhaven gives stouts a new look
Scottish brewer Belhaven has revealed a new look across two of its stout variants, helping to add consistency across its canned beer range.
Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge
COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020.
The move has been announced as part...
Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director
Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Ready for a celebration
Fortnight highlights history and heritage
A celebration of Scotland’s larder, the Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight 2017 takes place on 2 - 17 September,...
SWA offers electric HGVs to rent
The SWA has kicked off a new initiative which will allow its members to hire out new electric HGVs in partnership with Renault Trucks and Vertellus.
A big push for vodka
LOCH Lomond Group is spending big on its premium vodka brand Glen’s Platinum Vodka through a seven figure investment.
ScotGov announces disposable vape ban delay
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will delay the incoming ban on disposable vapes to 1 June, falling in line with England and Wales' plans.
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Trends for the times ahead
Data giant Mintel looks to 2018 and beyond
Mills Milk offers essentials help
Providing essential products and backing that up with social media marketing are key to driving footfall and sales, reckons dairy business Mills Milk.
P&H in administration
Financially beleaguered wholesaler Palmer & Harvey has gone into administration in a collapse which has resulted in the immediate loss of over 2000 jobs.
Starbucks RTDs says flavours fuel coffee demand
Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have driven ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee, says Arla, the firm behind Starbucks products.
Boxing clever for the big day
Boxing clever for the big day
24-hour delivery service arrives in Scotland
Innovative retailer Girish Jeeva is introducing the first 24-hour delivery service from a convenience store in Scotland.
