Support plea for retailers

Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.

New chiefs in role position

Bestway has continued to strengthen its senior teams with three new hires for the wholesaler, along with two further appointments to its retail outfit.

A meaty offer from Lomond

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a line of own-label products.

SWA on electric avenue

The Scottish Wholesale Association and Volvo Trucks are running a trial aimed at accelerating the use of electric vehicles in the sector.

Good deals at the Co-op

Financial experts at Moneyboat.co.uk have found the Co-op to have the third-best reward scheme out of eight other supermarkets and retailers.

Spotlight on Spar goods

SPAR UK is to increase distribution of its own-label range across its entire UK estate with a new ‘Spotlight’ initiative.

Scotmid’s high five

Scotmid has revealed the five Scottish producers to win Scotmid Favourite listings.
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Snowman is back on TV

Barr is walking through the air once again this Christmas with the return of its Snowman character to Irn-Bru packs.

Goal scored for Snappy

Home delivery app Snappy Shopper has reported hitting 50 million products sold through its app.
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Anger over ad ban plan

Alcohol responsibility body the Portman Group has slammed the Scottish Government’s proposals on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion.
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Food pushes inflation up

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that rising food prices were the second largest contribution to the increase in inflation.
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Serving up success in food to go

National wholesaler JJ Foodservice is celebrating reaching a new record for its sales across the year.
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United for the future in retail

It's been another strong year for United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Ltd as the firm looks to the future of the convenience industry.
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Online help to inform retailers

New online platform VapeWatch helps vaping traders keep on the right side of the law.
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New Scottish produce guide

Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new product brochure, Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its wide range of Scottish goods.
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CJ Lang boosts profits

Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.