Food inflation forecasts climb upwards
The Food and Drink Federation has uprated its inflation forecast for the sector to hit over 9% by the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East.
SGF highlights the true cost of wage hikes to business
The SGF has said that the true cost of employment for retail businesses has now jumped up massively following a hike in national living wages.
Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation
Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.
Special Olympics aces tour Scottish CCEP factory
Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has shown its continuing support for the Special Olympics by holding an event for athletes in Scotland.
RaceTrack slams police for drive-offs reporting confusion
Retailers have slammed Police Scotland on their approach to handling drive-off reports after a recent experience from a manager at RaceTrack Pitstop.
Calls to tackle energy costs
Convenience channel chiefs have voiced their concerns about the impact of rising energy costs on the sector in the wake of the US-Israeli war with Iran.
Over 6million vapes are still thrown away despite ban
Over 6million vapes continue to make their way to landfill every week in the UK despite the disposable vape ban, says Material Focus.
Forecourt chiefs defend retailers during fuel crisis
Bosses across the forecourts and fuel industries have called on the UK Government to support retailers as prices rose following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
Industry seeks support for Trading Standards after Glasgow fire
Industry bosses have called for more support for Trading Standards Scotland teams following on from the Glasgow city centre fire that started inside an unregistered vape shop.
Scottish Wholesale Association announces annual conference date
The Scottish Wholesale Association has confirmed further details about its upcoming Connex Conference, set to take place in Glasgow in May.
Fuel prices were ticking down before war in Iran
Fuel and food & drink costs were in decline in the year to the end of February 2026, ahead of the outbreak of the war in Iran, says the ONS.
Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live
Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event
Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.
Equi’s Ice Cream secures Tesco listing
Scottish ice cream brand Equi's has announced a major new listing across Tesco stores in Scotland as the firm builds on its target turnover goal.
Unitas unveils Winning with Unitas brand building plan
Wholesale buying group Unitas has unveiled its new Winning with Unitas initiative, offering suppliers a key opportunity to drive up sales with the group's members.
Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
