Moves at Bahlsen

AS part of a global strategy, German biscuit firm Bahlsen has made two key appointments in the UK.
Lambrini bottles

Lambrini acquired

Accolade Wines has acquired Lambrini. This is Accolade’s third acquisition in the past year, following the purchase of Katnook Estate and Rolf Binder Wines in Australia.
Portman Group

Two join Portman

TENNENT’s parent firm C&C Group and Mark Anthony Brands, the firm behind White Claw, have joined alcohol industry social responsibility body The Portman Group.

Expansion in St Andrews

Costcutter operator invests to grow shop appeal FOLLOWING a three month refurbishment, Anila Anwar has re-opened her Costcutter c-store in St Andrews. Anila has owned and...

Agreeing the right lease is important

Rachel Shaw looks at rents in a post-covid age
Fairtrade

Film shows two sides of chocolate

FAIRTRADE is using an animated film to reveal unethical cocoa sourcing practices it claims are used by some chocolate manufacturers.
Volvic Touch of Fruit new packs

Fruit is given a new look

VOLVIC is relaunching its Touch of Fruit flavoured water brand.
Nisa Aberaeron

Nisa delivers £100,000

NISA retailers using the Deliveroo app smashed through the £100,000 sales barrier in one week when good weather and the final stages of the European football championship aligned.

Banks move for Pernod

PERNOD Ricard UK has appointed Leanne Banks as marketing director to lead its marketing and digital transformation.

Funds for local causes

Charities and good causes across the UK have benefited from Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally scheme.

PayPoint Joins up with SGF

IN-store payment service, PayPoint, has announced a partnership with the Scottish Grocers Federation designed to rebuild relationships with retailers.

Lottery backs track and field

Cash support for sports and wildlife CAMELOT has been highlighting the range of support offered by the National Lottery Heritage fund – from international sports...

A Lidl more planned

NEW store and relocation sites are on Lidl’s shopping list as the discounter continues to expand in Scotland. More than 50 potential sites, stretching from...

Legendary launch for seltzer

HARD seltzer brand White Claw has launched two limited edition multipacks.

Expanding challenge for tobacco

  VAPING retailer VPZ has opened four new Scottish shops and launched a vape clinic. The new sites are in Helensburgh, Port Glasgow, Castlemilk, and Glenrothes...

Renewable Future

Mondelez International is now using renewable energy at all six of its UK production sites.