Rates set to vary
SHOPS of similar size and rateable value in different parts of Scotland could find themselves paying significantly different commercial rates after the country’s local...
Starbucks RTD chilled coffee ‘always evolving’
Arla has been highlighting the opportunities presented to retailers by its Starbucks RTD NPDs, while juice brand Tropicana has refreshed its packaging designs.
SGF mini-summit provides insights
Convenience retailers have benefited from a range of insights at the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual mini-summit, which was followed by a general election hustings.
Convenience in brief | Four Loko, SRC, JW Filshill
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Four Loko, the Scottish Retail Consortium and JW Filshill.
Bisto has a banger in its new Sausage Gravy
Premier Foods has launched its new Bisto For Sausages Gravy Granules in a bid to capitalise on the rising demand for 'bangers and mash' dinnertime occasions.
SWA plots path to net zero
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out set out a pathway to net zero emissions for the sector's vehicle fleet, through the publication...
Sainsbury’s and Asda make CMA appeal
Supermarkets lodge appeal over merger inquiry
ASDA and Sainsbury’s have lodged an appeal against the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) over the watchdog’s phase two...
Industry urges economy focus after FM resigns
Industry members have called on the new first minister to focus on Scotland's economy going forward after Humza Yousaf announced his resignation.
Co-op doubles paid leave to 10 days for pregnancy loss
Co-op doubles paid leave to 10 days for pregnancy loss.
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Inflation climbs in wake of Iran conflict
The impact to UK consumers from the US-Israeli war in Iran has started to hit in the latest ONS data as experts believe the worst is still yet to come.
There’s no business like snow business
SCOTTISH supermarkets may have seen a few tussles in the bread aisle this week but, as the wind from Siberia turned the central belt into a Russian postcard, how have Scotland's c-stores got on?
Inflation sustains for January
Consumer inflation has sustained for January 2024 according to the Office for National Statistics, despite drops in food and alcohol prices.
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
McGhee’s Morning Rolls hit Morrisons stores
Glaswegian family bakery brand McGhee's has announced an expansion for its Scottish Morning Rolls packs as they spread out across Morrisons stores in Scotland.
Plain packs hit c-store shelves
PLAIN packs, the new style of cigarettes boxes that follow standardised packaging rules set by UK authorities, and other regulations required by the European...
