TWC launches new digital platform for retail insights
TWC Group is launching SmartView Convenience, a convenience market read to help organisations understand retail trends and sector performance.
Vaping ban in debate
A ban on disposable vapes is being considered by the Scottish Government.
Reformul8 Challenge Fund boosts Scottish food firms
The Reformul8 Challenge Fund from FDF Scotland will support Scottish food manufacturers to make healthier products by reducing salt, fat and sugar content.
FDFS makes plea on regs
Food and Drink Federation Scotland (FDFS) is calling on the Scottish and UK governments to streamline regulations.
Show’s hotly anticipated
A leading Scottish showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism is set to return following a four-year break due to the Covid pandemic. ScotHot23, billed as a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the sectors, will take place at the SEC in Glasgow on 8 and 9 March.
Rooting for diet change
More than 15,000 people have signed a petition calling on Glasgow City Council to endorse the Plant Based Treaty – which was launched at COP26.
Footfall gets sprightlier
There was a spring in the step to Scottish footfall in the last month of 2022, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme returns
Spar UK has launched its Community Cashback scheme for the second year running, giving retailers the chance to support a local organisation or charity.
Awards are an achievement
The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.
Promotion of support
Swizzels is giving retailers a chance to win £1,000 as part of its latest big night in promotion.
Big focus on eco issues
A whopping 61% of UK consumers feel sustainability is more important to them now than it was two years ago, a NielsenIQ study has found.
GroceryAid gets a boost
The GroceryAid Awards announced last month reveal a spike in supporter activity during the last year.
Spar bonds with local community
Spar Scotland and its flagship Crosshouse store have held two special events that show the close ties with the Ayrshire community they serve.
New bill help ‘not enough’
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have broadly reacted with dismay over the forthcoming changes to the energy bills support businesses will receive from government.
Mackie’s rings the changes
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Call for action on rates relief
Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.
