Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
Wholesaler good to grow
Forward-thinking wholesaler JW Filshill has moved into its new HQ and distribution centre, which will help the company's ambitious plans for expansion.
Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close
SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk.
The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
Golden Wonder scores with Goalden Balls launch
Snacks brand Golden Wonder is set to kick off some extra flavour int time for the Fifa World Cup this summer with its new Goalden Balls NPD.
A budget for the beer fan
Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains
LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
Tea makes an organic choice
Organic options have been on the up since the end of the pandemic, bringing plenty of choices across tea.
Coronavirus grants extended
Grants now available for multiple business properties
THE Scottish Government has extended its COVID-19 grant scheme to include multiple properties.
Launched last month, the small business...
Quite continental
With a food-to-go operation that features a pizza oven all the way from Italy, the latest venture from Giacopazzi’s aims to bring a taste...
Catering for Dry January – and Damp January
Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.
Hancocks rolls out new Barratt range
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has touted the new range of sweets from Barratt as key additions to retailers' confectionery stock this summer.
Shifting habits in Scottish alcohol markets
Summertime events boosted up sales despite a change in drinking attitude with consumers
ALCOHOL is the biggest sector within food and drink and, as such,...
Ocean Spray teams up with Euro Food Brands
Leading cranberry juice brand Ocean Spray has appointed Euro Food Brands as its sales agent in the UK, to help boost up sales for the brand across stores.
Irn-Bru Energy returns to store shelves
Irn-Bru Energy has made its return to store shelves across the country as AG Barr looks to drive energy sales through its loyal consumer base.
Elaine’s back to relaunch Motherwell
STAGE and screen star Elaine C Smith returned home to launch the new look of the shopping centre she used as a teenager.
Elaine who...
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
Oreo Challenge offers the chance to win £10k holiday
Biscuit brand Oreo has unveiled its new Oreo Challenge offering consumers the chance to win massive prizes based on its 'Twist, Lick, Dunk' ritual.
