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Indie co-op to tie in with symbol group
Clydebank society joins with Keystore in reclaimed store
INDEPENDENT co-operative society Clydebank Co-op is to move outside the wholesaling arrangements of the Co-operative Group and...
Old favourites for Y generation
IF you thought today’s young adults valued Facebook, Twitter iOS and Android above all else then you might have to think again.
Because, while the...
Silk Cuts the clutter on pack
SILK Cut is getting a minimalist makeover to underline, says brand owner JTI, its positioning as a premium brand.
The logo has been tweaked and...
Variations on a theme – Trade still looking for answers
The Scottish Government has been consulting on the workings of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. Several areas of the law were highlighted for consideration....
Electronic cigarettes to be regulated
ELECTRONIC cigarettes and all other nicotine-containing products are to be regulated as medicines by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Currently treated as consumer...
New foods set to get with the programme
Ross Kerr is director of the SGF Healthy Living Programme, which has just received new Scottish Government funding. Patrick Duffy found out more.
The sg...
Post office plans click march
ROYAL Mail and the Post Office are joining forces to offer a click and collect service at Post Office branches. Royal Mail is currently...
Shops group welcomes charity move on bags
REPRESENTATIVES groups for Scotland’s large and small shops gave a cautious welcome to the news that retailers will have to charge for plastic carrier...
New store in town – Alloa opening
A new Spar store opened at Medwyn Place in Alloa last month, after the renovation of the town’s former Medwyn Stores.
New owner is...
Scots chocolate planned – New bar from Mackies
ICE cream brand Mackies is launching a chocolate bar to extend its range of indulgent treats.
The company taste tested samples at the Royal...
Legal advice – Don’t pay the price for careless chat
Be very careful who you discuss pricing with. It will soon become easier for authorities to prosecute on price fixing.
By Catriona Munro
COMPETITION in food...
Blast from the past – Hankey Bannister whisky
A perfectly preserved bottle from the 1920s has inspired Hankey Bannister whisky to recreate the flavour in its new Heritage Blend.
The bottle was...
Stacey grabs a tache – Star supports milk campaign
SINGER and TV presenter Stacey Solomon is the latest celebrity to support the ‘make mine Milk’ campaign and the charity BeatBullying.
She will be working...
Sally opens the doors at the Co
CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to...
Twix joins the race to bitesize
TWIX is the latest confectionery brand to go bitesize. Twix Mix chops the traditional two fingers into smaller pieces. The new 140g sharing pouches...
Baby breakfast innovation – Heinz biscotti
BISCOTTI for babies’ breakfasts is one of the innovations in Heinz’s infant range. There are also pots of porridge and fruit and improved cereal...
