1. Trends & External Forces

Fed celebrates successful return of Scottish trade show after a decade

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read

The Federation of Independent Retailers (The Fed) has hailed the successful return of a Scottish trade show for the first time in more than 10 years, following a well-attended event in Edinburgh at the end of January. Held on Thursday, January 29 at Patina in…

This story continues at Fed celebrates successful return of Scottish trade show after a decade

Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

View Original Article
Post Views: 46
Member since
Established in 2007, TalkingRetail.com brings you the latest news, analysis and information across the UK convenience and independent grocery retail sectors. Sister publication Independent Retail News is a monthly magazine for owners of independent convenience stores. Originally launched as Independent Grocer in 1981, the magazine changed its name to Independent Retail News in 1995. It provides must-have information that helps in the day-to-day running of stores and keeps readers up-to-date with the latest news and product information. The publications are brought to you by Metropolis Business Media, which also runs a number of leading annual awards events including The Retail Industry Awards, The Quality Food Awards and The Quality Drinks Awards. These prestigious ceremonies recognize the top performers across both the independent and multiple sectors, and are judged by a highly respected and influential group of independent top industry judges. https://www.talkingretail.com/
Do you like Talking Retail's articles? Follow on social!

More from Talking Retail

  1. CPG: Adult Beverage

Mountain Dew launches new format to fuel take-home sales

Carlsberg Britvic has added a new 1.5l pack format to the Mountain Dew range in its Citrus Blast flavour with the aim of boosting take home sales. Carlsberg Britvic said: “Retailers can unlock more opportunities by stocking the larger format that lends itself to sharing… This story continues at Mountain Dew launches new format to […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department & Category

Cook’s Matches strikes up partnership with chef, Daniel Clifford

Cook’s has unveiled a new partnership with Daniel Clifford, the two Michelin-starred chef of Midsummer House, Cambridge, which will include exclusive recipes on pack with huge digital and social support. To coincide with the partnership, Cook’s has had a full pack refresh to include 12… This story continues at Cook’s Matches strikes up partnership with […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

ACS warns Home Affairs Committee of serious criminals operating in plain sight

The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has warned the Home Affairs Select Committee that organised gangs are operating in plain sight in communities, stealing from shops on a massive scale and running dodgy shops with illicit products as part of a network of wider serious… This story continues at ACS warns Home Affairs Committee of […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Agencies & Vendors

Grocery retail gets £17m spring boost

UK grocery Total Till sales grew (+4.3%) in the last four weeks ending 21 March, following subdued (+3.3%) growth in February, according to new data released today by NielsenIQ (NIQ). This growth is due to Mothering Sunday falling two weeks earlier in the calendar than… This story continues at Grocery retail gets £17m spring boost […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

Police close down six Torbay shops in one day for illegal vape and tobacco sales

In a first for Devon & Cornwall Police a total of six shops in Torbay have been closed down on the same day for selling illegal vapes and counterfeit tobacco. Plymouth Magistrates Court ordered that the stores be shut for three months following a major… This story continues at Police close down six Torbay shops […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Inflation and regulation among factors reshaping convenience, report shows

The UK convenience sector is being reshaped by inflation, regulatory change and shifting shopper behaviour, specialist convenience insight agency Talysis has revealed in its comprehensive report on the market. ‘Convenience 2025: A review of the year in UK Convenience’ is based on EPoS data from… This story continues at Inflation and regulation among factors reshaping […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department & Category

Food distributor the latest to fall foul of cyber attack

A distributor to the UK’s major supermarkets has said it is being held to ransom by cyber hackers. The Logistics firm Peter Green Chilled supplies supermarkets including Tesco, Sainsbury’s, and Aldi. The company told the BBC that clients were “receiving regular updates” including “workarounds” on how… This story continues at Food distributor the latest to fall […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Media & Marketing

Dr. Oetker Ristorante announces its inaugural sponsorship of Radio Times Book Club

Dr. Oetker Ristorante has revealed that it will be the sponsor for the first time of the newly relaunched Radio Times Book Club, hosted by actress and presenter Joanna Page. From July, Joanna Page (pictured above), star of Gavin & Stacey and host of the… This story continues at Dr. Oetker Ristorante announces its inaugural […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

Spar Scotland launches ‘Spin into Spring’ gamification campaign

Spar Scotland has launched its latest digital shopper activation, Spin into Spring – an exclusive gamification campaign designed to drive footfall, boost engagement and increase sales across its estate of stores. Running from 12 March to 22 April, the campaign is exclusive to Spar Scotland… This story continues at Spar Scotland launches ‘Spin into Spring’ […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Nonfood

‘Business as usual’ message for sub-postmasters as Horizon replacement suppliers named

Sub-postmasters have been told it’s business as usual for the time being after the Post Office today named two new suppliers to build replacement systems for its faulty Horizon system. Problems with Horizon were instrumental in the Post Office scandal that led to hundreds of… This story continues at ‘Business as usual’ message for sub-postmasters […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Department: Food

Country Choice unveils new Swan Bakery branding and sweet bakery lines

Country Choice has given its Swan Bakery brand a new look and introduced new bakery lines. A spokesperson said: “The refresh is designed to ensure that retailers with any size of store can create an in-store bakery offer that feels inviting and, at the same… This story continues at Country Choice unveils new Swan Bakery […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Merchandising

Complaint upheld against VK Squashka

Alcohol industry watchdog the Portman Group has upheld a complaint against VK’s Squashka products following concerns raise by a member of the public. The complaint expressed concern that the products could appeal to children due to the “childlike flavours, colourful packaging in a carton synonymous… This story continues at Complaint upheld against VK Squashka Or […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Stores & Formats

Banning vape stores will drive smokers back to tobacco, says trade group

The UK’s biggest vape trade body says government plans to give local residents the power to ban vape shops are misplaced and will result in former smokers returning to tobacco. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is being urged to rethink his “Pride in Place” programme amid… This story continues at Banning vape stores will drive smokers […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

UKVIA warns of persistent rogue retailers amid data showing rise in youth smoking

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) said it is alarmed at new data from Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) which reveals a worrying increase in the numbers of young people smoking. The new data reveals that one-in-five 11-17-year-olds have tried vaping, unchanged since 2023,… This story continues at UKVIA warns of persistent rogue retailers […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. International

Brookfield Drinks secures UK distribution for La Goudale

Brookfield Drinks has announced it has secured the exclusive UK distribution rights for La Goudale, the French beer brewed by Brasserie Goudale. This agreement marks a major milestone for both companies as they look to accelerate the brand’s growth across the UK’s on-trade and off-trade… This story continues at Brookfield Drinks secures UK distribution for […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Merchandising

Mars Wrigley offers guide to boost Easter sales

Easter offers a significant sales opportunity and Mars Wrigley has created a downloadable guide, ‘Hop To It’, to make the most of the season. The guide offers category insight, display guidance and sales advice to help convenience retailers make the most of the last-minute Easter… This story continues at Mars Wrigley offers guide to boost […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Trends & External Forces

Rise of weight-loss drugs hits sales of snacks and convenience foods

The rise of weight-loss drugs such as Ozempic and Wegovy is having a huge impact on the eating habits of UK consumers, says a new report from pollsters YouGov, with snacks and convenience foods most heavily hit. Some 8% of Britons have used GLP-1 weight-loss… This story continues at Rise of weight-loss drugs hits sales […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Data & Insights

Filshill offers retailers AI programme to help with single-use vape ban

Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill is offering all the stores it supplies an artificial intelligence (AI) program to help them cope with the forthcoming ban on single-use vapes. The aim of the program, named Vapora, is to let businesses know what they need to do and… This story continues at Filshill offers retailers AI programme to […]
< 1 min read
0

More than 600 Coffee to Go machines set to roll out across UK MFG locations

Lavazza On the Move, the Coffee to Go proposition from Lavazza Professional, has announced a major partnership with Motor Fuel Group (MFG), with more than 600 Coffee to Go machines set to roll out across MFG locations in the UK from now through to spring… This story continues at More than 600 Coffee to Go […]
< 1 min read
0
  1. Channel: Delivery

Allwyn and Gopuff partner to bring The National Lottery to customers’ doorsteps

National Lottery operator, Allwyn, has partnered with Gopuff, the leader in instant commerce, to bring The National Lottery right to players’ doorsteps. The launch enables customers in 16 major cities across England and Wales to have Scratchcards delivered to their doors in as fast as… This story continues at Allwyn and Gopuff partner to bring […]
< 1 min read
0
Next