Rates rise below inflation

Scottish Government draft budget caps business rates increase NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay announced...

Hot food meets cool refreshment: boost your winter sales with Carlsberg Britvic’s on-the-go soft...

Colder weather brings a golden opportunity to boost sales, and the secret lies in pairing your hot food offering with the nation’s favourite on-the-go soft drinks.

Guides to help sales

Wholesaler buying group Unitas has released two new instalments in its series of category guides, focusing on summer drinks and sports energy drinks
Two people stand in the Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome with Scotland flags draped across their shoulders with decorative boxes that have the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games and Allwyn logos on them.

Allwyn announced as partner for Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Operator for The National Lottery, Allwyn UK, has been announced as the latest partner for the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.
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Franchise deal is a major shift

Independent retailers offered chance to trade as Co-op for the first time
Head shots of Kate McFerran, Rehan Akram and Trevor Gordon.

DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change

Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.
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Newsagents struggle

Brick and mortar retail appears to be in decline, with a significant rise in the number of units that were changed or redeveloped .
A group of kids are lined up outside Co-op Tarbert to mark the store's reopening.

Co-op store reopens in Tarbert

Co-op's store in Tarbert has reopened its doors for the local community following a 12-week investment programme to transform the entire store.
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Retail boss for Camelot

Camelot has named Jenny Blogg (pictured) as its new retail director
A group of politicians stand around an easel with an advert for the Food & Drink Federation Scotland on it.

Politicians urged to support food and drink ahead of election

Industry body Food and Drink Scotland has pushed for cross-party support for food and drink manufacturers across the country at a recent election hustings.

‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh

FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till. As part of a trial...
A KeyStore lorry is parked outside the JW Filshill depot in Renfrew.

Filshill scoops top awards from The Advantage Group

JW Filshill has scooped up two top awards from The Advantage Group in recognition of its route to market service and KeyStore fascia group.

Lotto double prize weekend

CAMELOT will double every fixed-cash prize in this Saturday’s Lotto draw.
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Restrictions called for in obesity fight

Groups pressure First Minister to act in autumn .
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ScotGov announces its new policy goals

Restriction still on the agenda

Half and half and nearly square

A new rectangular wrap made with half wholegrain flour is Warburtons’ latest health-related innovation. Following the development of its Half & Half bread, and...