Support plea for retailers
Industry leaders across Scotland have reacted to the UK Government’s new Autumn Budget and the impact it could go on to have on businesses.
Spar goes yellow for charity campaign
Spar and other grocery brands have all gone yellow in support of Marie Curie's 75th anniversary with a pledge to donate £35,000 to the charity.
Diageo welcomes Kenyan President
WATER was top of the agenda when President Uhuru Kenyatta of Kenya paid a visit to Diageo's Johnnie Walker Princes Street venue during COP26.
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Investing in the future
Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
Packing right to help save cash
Consumers will be looking at how they can save some cash across every category for the foreseeable future.
Red Bull ‘energises soft drinks profits’
Energy drinks giant Red Bull is advising c-store retailers to stay stocked up on a variety of format sizes and emphasised the importance of multipacks.
Celebrating Success: Scottish Grocer 2021 winners revealed
Leading lights from across Scotland’s convenience retail sector gathered at Hilton Glasgow, on 17 November, to celebrate the nation’s most entrepreneurial and community focused retailers and staff.
SGF slams ScotGov’s approach on Circular Economy bill
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has said ministers should have worked with businesses on the introduction of the Circular Economy Bill.
PayPoint makes EPOS pitch
THE C-STORE industry could be set for major in-store technology competition after payment services giant PayPoint launched its new PayPoint One platform, offering EPOS,...
CCEP to donate meals to FareShare through Coke Zero
Soft drinks giant CCEP has pledged to donate the equivalent of 300,000 meals to FareShare through a new initiative running across wholesale depots.
Cheers to beers and fine drams
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Vinut pops in stores with Popping Boba Bubble Tea
Vinut is popping into stores in association with MAP Trading Ltd as the firm is set to capitalise on the bubble tea trend with its Popping Boba Bubble Tea.
Simon Howie rolls out High Protein Steak Lorne
Perthshire butchery brand Simon Howie has unveiled a new High Protein Steak Lorne pack to match the demand for protein from modern consumers.
Tomatin showcases striking new packaging
Highland distillery Tomatin has unveiled a complete brand redesign across its core range of expressions in a bid to strengthen its place on a global stage.
Travelling in the right direction
Bosses at the Petrol Retailers Association have outlined key trends for forecourt operators in 2023, as well as highlighting the benefits of membership.
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
