Eco bottles have landed

Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has bolstered its environmental credentials by launching its Eco Bottle pack on a permanent basis

Alcohol remains a driver for sales

Lesley Ann Gray, strategic insight director at Worldpanel by Numerator, offers some additional insight into the Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands in Scotland for 2025.

Now let the training begin

Fife Creamery has officially opened its new food to go training centre, after six months of successful trading
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Retailers demand action on black market vapes

Store owners across Scotland have demanded that more action needs to be taken to stamp out the illicit trade of illegal vaping products in the country.

On the hunt for retailers

Motor Fuel Group is on a recruitment drive in Scotland, having successfully completed the purchase of MRH to form the largest independent multiple forecourt operator in the UK .
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The Fed raises trade and crime concerns with ScotGov

Senior members of the Fed in Scotland have discussed the current concerns for retailers in a video call with Conservative MSP Maurice Golden.

Putting the store in the spotlight

Appy Shop has introduced a new white labelling service o­ffering retailers a bespoke app solution HOME delivery app provider Appy Shop will not be hogging...

Retail Game Changers: Imperial Brands

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
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SWA brings in Scottish producers

This year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference will see the SWA team up with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new producer exhibition
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The Fed teams up with Bestway on exclusive promotion

Fed members are set to benefit from an exclusive new promotion via UK wholesaler Bestway with the new Bestway Voucher Book.
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Success for Scottish food sales

After a disappointing March, food sales in Scotland are once again performing well .
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Finsbury Food Group renews licence with Disney

Baked goods firm Finsbury Food Group has renewed its licence with The Walt Disney Company with plans to expand on its range of celebration cakes.
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Exchange for Change confirms retailer handling fees for DRS

Exchange for Change has confirmed the return handling fee for the upcoming deposit return scheme marking another key step towards the go-live date in 2027.

ScotGov committed to promotion restrictions

THE Scottish Government has renewed its commitment to restrict food promotions in its programme for 2019/20. While the commitment does not mean new restrictions are...
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C-stores are a lifeline for UK

The annual Local Shop Report from the Association of Convenience Stores has highlighted the importance of c-stores amid turbulent conditions for retail .
Nick Beresford, sales director, convenience with P&G

The vital link – Nick Beresford of P&G

Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene This issue: Nick Beresford, sales director, convenience with P&G P&G owns brands in several...