Nisa teams up with Fever Tree

NISA managers and experts from mixer brand Fever Tree have teamed up to discuss ways to boost category sales in the independent retail channel. Held...

Contactless Paypoints pass 4000

CASH payments network PayPoint now has more than 4,000 contactless payment terminals in its national system. The firm says it means The PayPoint/Lloyds TSB...
Confectionery on shelves

HFSS proposals revealed

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...

Report finds retailers on top of MUP

SCOTTISH retailers have been commended for effectively implementing minimum unit pricing (MUP). A new report published by NHS Health Scotland found that MUP has been...
Aggie Salt Dentons

Hidden illnesses pose a problem

As public awareness of invisible illnesses, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis (more usually known as ME and chronic fatigue syndrome) and long Covid, grows so does their impact on employers and their workforces.
Halewood International launches extensions to its Crabbies Ginger Beer range.

Fruit ’n’ spice as Crabbies adds two

SWEDISH and other ciders have achieved major success with fruit flavours. From this month retailers can offer another fruity option on the drinks shelves as...
David's Kitchen owner David Sands

David Sands joins Spar Scotland

DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail. A...
The Times newspaper on a cup of coffee

Delivery deal for Menzies

MENZIES Distribution has reached a new UK-wide five year partnership arrangement with Newsprinters.
Jisp

Insightful launch

Retail app Jisp has launched a new insights feature across its services.

Muffins go on a roll

GOOD things come in small packages, apparently. Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...

Scotmid hits its tech goal

Scotmid has met its goal for its installation programme of electronic shelf edge technology.

Make town centre policy watertight

Small shops groups call for crackdown on loopholes to stop more out-of-town superstore projects THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Association of Convenience Stores have...
woman vaping

Public vape site launches

Yorkshire-based tech firm TechStream Group Ltd has published the UK’s largest public database of all legally listed vape products.
Tesco says things are looking up

Tesco makes food share pledge

HOMELESS shelters, breakfast clubs for children and lunch clubs for the elderly are to receive donations as a result of supermarket chain Tesco’s link-up...
a can of tennent's lager of a yellow background

Scotland’s No.1 Alcohol Brand: Tennent’s

Spotlight on Scotland's No. 1 alcohol brand of 2022 and the nations favourite lager, Tennent's.
Keep Me Going

Brands go potty for instant porridge

Ready-to-eat cereal is a staple in many households. But there’s a new kid on the block and it’s growing in the convenience market, offering...