Müller plans dairy closures
Milk giant consults on East Kilbride and Aberdeen as it announces major investment in Bellshill
THE future of two Müller Milk & Ingredients plants in...
Lanark totals up the local touch
Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy
CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...
Alistair’s all set for the big night
THE Scottish convenience retail industry’s biggest night of the year, the Scottish Grocer Awards is to be hosted this year by star comedian, impressionist...
Deposit return is go in 25 months
Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry
Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts.
The Court of Session in...
SGF and PayPoint launch forum
Convenience industry trade group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and payments service company PayPoint have announced that they are to set up a regular schedule...
Aldi wins city overprovision appeal
FAST-GROWING discounter Aldi has won an appeal against a decision by Dundee Licensing Board to refuse it a provisional alcohol licence for a proposed...
Scottish Food & Drink Partnership unveils new vision for country
Double food and drink by 2030
A new strategy to drive growth in Scotland’s farming, fishing, food and drink industry has been unveiled by industry...
McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living
HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.
Minimum unit price guidance on way
The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing
Landmark and Today’s merger gets green light
Landmark Wholesale and Today's Group are set to merge after members overwhelmingly backed a joint proposal from both buying groups' boards
Brexit means challenges
Scottish independent retailers say Brexit is already affecting business
Date set for DRS
DEPOSIT return is set to go live on 1 April 2021.
New regulations published by the Scottish Government outline how DRS will work in Scotland.
While...
Retailers react to coronavirus
GROCERY sales are currently booming as fears surrounding the surge in coronavirus cases have led to shoppers purchasing more goods as they prepare for long stints indoors.
Industry fires Brexit warning shot
Leaders warn no deal could spell disaster for Scotland
SCOTLAND’S food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit.
In...
Health goals for Booker
Tesco has pledged to extend its commitment to healthier food to the Booker arm of its business, as well as its Central European operations.
