(L to R) head shot of Geoff Byrne, chief executive at Booker and Andrew Yaxley, chief executive at Tesco Ireland & Northern Ireland.

Leadership changes at Tesco and Booker

Tesco and Booker have announced changes to its senior leadership positions as the firms affirm their commitment to developing talent across the group.
Interior image of the VB Distribution depot.

VB Distribution approved for vaping products duty

Nicotine products distributor VB Distribution has secured HMRC approval under the Vaping Products Duty scheme ahead of it going live.
A headshot of Padma Sivakumar, customer success executive at MHouse.

MHouse strengthens customer team with new hire

MHouse has strengthened its customer service team with the appointment of Padma Sivakumar as its new customer success executive.
New HFSS regulations will affect the promotion and placement in store of certain food and drink products.

FDF Scotland to help retailers prepare for HFSS regulations

Convenience retailers are being invited to join a Food & Drink Federation Scotland webinar about the forthcoming Scottish HFSS regulations that will affect many stores.
A group of people stand outside the entrance to RaceTrack Pitstop Strathclyde.

RaceTrack Pitstop announces new partnership with Co-op

Glasgow retail chain RaceTrack Pitstop has announced a new five-year partnership with Co-op Wholesale, with four of its stores stocking Co-op products.
STV presenter Sean Batty sits at a table with fruit on it talking to a group of children.

Kellogg’s teams up with STV’s Big Scottish Breakfast

Cereal giant Kellogg's has teamed up with STV's Big Scottish Breakfast for the fourth year running to help raise funds for schools' breakfast clubs.
A man fills up plastic containers in the boot of his car with fuel.

Forecourt Eye offers enhanced tech to combat fuel theft

Forecourt stations across the UK are set to benefit from a new partnership between Forecourt Eye and Facewatch to help tackle rising fuel thefts and retail crime.
Cyber-attack cost Scotmid millions as its reveals interim results

Scotmid’s Karen Scott named as chair of SRC

Scotmid chief executive Karen Scott has been named as the new chair of the Scottish Retail Consortium, taking over from Debbie Harding.
Scottish Government Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth has promised improvements to the non-domestic rates system.

Scottish Government business rates review welcomed

Scottish retail trade bodies have welcomed the Holyrood administration’s commitment to reform business rates, which were announced by Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth.
Aberdeen retailer Chris Cobb and Glasgow store owner Natalie Lightfoot both fear restrictions will boost the illicit trade.

Concerns voiced over vapes restrictions plans

Scottish retailers fear that proposals to restrict tobacco, vaping and wider nicotine products across stores will simply drive up the illicit trade.
Pack shots of LazyDay Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cakes.

Lazy Day scoops Great Taste Award for vegan Caterpillar Cake

Free-from treats brand Lazy Day has scooped up a one-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards for its Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cake packs.
A can of Vault City 999GL sits among different fruit against an orange and yellow background.

Vault City ramps up sour beer production for anniversary

Edinburgh-based brewer Vault City has announced it is on track for its biggest year for beer production as it approaches its eighth anniversary year.
A tub of Yester Farm Dairies Soft Cheese sits next to a plate with canapés on it and different foods around the plate.

Yester Farm scoops up 3-star Great Taste Award

East Lothian dairy business Yester Farm Dairies has been awarded a top 3-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards 2026 for its Luxury Soft Cheese.
The CCEP DRS Ballot recycling box stands outside the OVO Hydro in Glasgow.

CCEP invites Commonwealth Games fans to vote through recycling

Drinks firm CCEP has rolled out unique recycling bins for Glasgow's Commonwealth Games 2026 inviting attendees to cast their vote with them.
Interior image of a Bestway Wholesale depot with the summer 2026 integrated campaign promo bays.

Bestway Wholesale rolls out new summer promotion

Wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has unveiled its new integrated summer campaign offering retailers promotions across a range of impulse products.
Head shot of Louisa Coursey, programme manager of Scotland Food & Drink's Net Zero Commitment team.

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.