Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal
Competition watchdog launches investigation
Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike
Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
Nisa retailer Jay Javed marks over £20k donated to local Glasgow charities
Local retain chain PGNJ Group has marked a charity donation milestone of £20,000 by pledging further donations to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
Wall’s Pastry launch Deep Dish Pizza Pie
Wall’s has launched Deep Dish Pizza Pies, a hybrid of pies and deep-dish pizza, in two flavours: Three Cheese and Pepperoni. Priced at £2, the 150g pies will be available in ASDA from 18th November. The launch targets younger consumers, following Wall’s growth and success in the Chilled Savoury Pastry category.
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
The Fed slams Newsquest for Halloween margin cuts
The Fed has slammed Newsquest for its recent decision to cut retail margins on its titles after talks about maintaining percentages to support store owners.
National Lottery retailers help to give back
Allwyn has announced that £50billion has been raised to support good causes since the National Lottery first started in November 1994.
Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.
MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023.
The announcement – which...
Darkness arrives
SCOTLAND’S small stores must comply with the regulations of the tobacco display ban from 6 April.
Many shops have introduced shutters or other compliant systems...
Coca-Cola kicks off new Euros promotion
CCEP is giving consumers the chance to win big during the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament this year with its new on-pack promotion on Coca-Cola Zero Sugar.
Lochhead takes deposit campaign to Holyrood
Former minister sponsors deposit scheme event
FORMER environment minister Richard Lochhead is leading calls for the creation of a Bottle Deposit Return scheme with the...
Flash is on a Roll
Household paper firm Accrol Paper has launched its first licence brand product with its new Flash Kitchen Roll packs, coming in two different sizes.
Sophie Williams stars in major Coca-Cola campaign around convenience stores
Edinburgh retailer Sophie Williams has been chosen as one of six stars of a new major campaign from Coca-Cola to highlight convenience stores.
Allwyn launches summer-long Olympics promotion
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has revealed its new plans to drive up sales with the Olympic Games as well as the Paralympics this summer.
Mash Direct enters chilled drinks category
Mash Direct has unveiled its new range of Superfood Smoothies in a bid to tap into the growing demand for wellness drinks in the space.
