CJ Lang appoints new trading director
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Josie Cattermoul has its new trading director to drive profitable growth across the Spar Scotland estate.
DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban
The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Co-op continues ambitious investment programme
Co-op Group has revealed that it will launch 24 new stores and refurbishments in the quarter to the end of June across Britain – taking the total to more than 40 sites in the first half of this year.
Tesco Booker gets green light
The Competition and Markets Authority finds no substantial competition concerns
THE proposed £3.7bn merger of Tesco and Booker has been given the provisional go ahead...
Finsbury Food Group unveils new Nadiya Hussain cake range
Finsbury Food Group has unveiled its first products in partnership with Great British Bake Off winner Nadiya Hussain with five new cake treats.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 review
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
International Women’s Day – C&C Group
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
New operator announced for UK DRS
The UK Government has appointed a new operator for the UK deposit return scheme and has tasked the firm to deliver this by October 2027.
Hovis fulfils lunchtime needs
Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt has been sharing insights on what c-store retailers should stock so they can make themselves the perfect lunchtime sandwich.
Edinburgh Gin with Izzard on the Fringe
Edinburgh Gin has launched the latest limited edition gin in its Edinburgh Gin Presents initiative with comedian Suzy Eddie Izzard.
United Wholesale Scotland’s vape intiative
United Wholesale Scotland has been rolling out new disposable vape recycling bins across its fascia stores to encourage vapes to recycle more.
Falling fuel prices pull inflation down
Fuel costs have fallen for the first time since the outbreak of the conflict in the Middle East, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
Walkers extends Minecraft Movie collaboration with on-pack promo
PepsiCo is set to drive up sales across the savoury snacks category with its new partnership between A Minecraft Movie and its Walkers Snacks brands.
The Islay Rum Distillery takes home global accolade
The Islay Rum Disitllery has taken home a global accolade at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition in recognition of its premium spirit.
Graham’s Gold Top Jersey Cream is back on the shelves
Graham's The Family Dairy has brought back a consumer favourite to the shelves for Christmas as its Gold Top Extra Thick Jersey Cream returns.
Good agreement for Bon Accord
Scottish soft drinks brand Bon Accord has signed a new deal with Sainsbury's that will see its drinks in over 20 of the supermarket's stores in Scotland.
