Facewatch rolls out new crime intelligence platform
Security tech firm Facewatch has introduced a new trial for its Facewatch Live tech, offering retailers a new tool that will help combat theft in their stores.
Bestway strengthens support with new team
Bestway is set to strengthen its support of its customers with the introduction of a new dedicated territory field sales team for the UK.
Industry calls on ScotGov to act before rates soar out of control
Trade bodies across Scotland have called on the Scottish Government to ensure rates are fair across the UK following new stats from the SRC.
Vote opens for Coca-Cola Christmas truck’s next stop
Drinks giant Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has announced that consumers will have the chance to cast their vote on where its annual Christmas Truck will visit this year.
Rising fuel costs push inflation back up
The rising costs of motor fuels has once again continued to push overall inflation figures back upwards, according to the latest data from the ONS.
Thousands of illicit cigarettes seized in Scottish Borders
More than 15,000 illicit tobacco products have been seized across the Scottish Borders as part of the co-ordinated national initiative Operation Machinize.
‘None the wiser’ on ScotGov food price cap proposal
The Scottish Retail Consortium has slammed the Scottish Government's proposals on a food price cap as little information has been forthcoming on the matter.
KP Snacks unveils ’25 to Thrive’ category guide
Snacks manufacturer KP Snacks has unveiled its newly updated retailer guide '25 to Thrive' to support store owners' category sales.
Scotmid partnership with Air Ambulance takes off
Scotmid Co-op has partnered with Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance as it becomes the retail society's new charity partner for 2026/27.
National Lottery retailers raise over £10billion for Good Causes
Independent retailers across the UK have managed to raise more than £10billion in fundraising through The National Lottery's Good Causes initiative.
Parfetts changes name to Go Local Wholesale
UK wholesaler Parfetts has announced it will change its name to Go Local Wholesale come the new year to better align the firm with its retail customers.
Snappy Group receives seven figure investment from Virgin Money
Scottish tech firm Snappy Group has secured a seven-figure investment from Virgin Money as the firm eyes up further expansion across the UK retail sector.
Industry voices concerns over vaping display consultation
Convenience channel leaders have called on the UK Government to take "measured action" following the submission of the vaping display consultation.
Retailers ‘vital for success or failure’ of DRS
A leading Fed member has advocated for retailers with smaller stores to take part in DRS come 2027, highlighting the importance of these stores to the scheme.
UKVIA calls for a changed vaping policy as UK smoking rates fall
The UKVIA has called on the UK Government to change its approach on vaping rules following the ONS revealing a drop in overall UK smoking rates.
Scotland Food & Drink strengthens Net Zero team
Industry firm Scotland Food & Drink has strengthened its commitment to hit net zero by 2045 with the appointment of a new programme manager for the initiative.
