Pushing for shopworker protection
THE SCOTTISH Grocers Federation has renewed calls for the Scottish Parliament to introduce greater protections for retail workers under the law.
In a letter to...
Scottish food and drink fortnight
Scottish food and drink has been highlighted as a potential powerhouse industrial sector for the nation’s future. Next month we all have a chance...
Williams moves in at Spar
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.
There are over 300 stores in the...
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.
HUID aims to peel back plastic with onion packaging
Start-up firm HUID aims to peel back plastic use in packaging across the UK with the use of packaging made from onion skins and peelings.
Meeting the party cocktail needs
The desire to enjoy cocktails at home has risen dramatically in recent years – whether that means consumers making their own or making the most of the convenience of RTDs. Here, Scottish Grocer highlights products from The Drinks Bureau, All Shook Up and Mixologist's Garden that retailers might want to stock.
UK DRS plans revealed
DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme
WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans.
The UK...
Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity
Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.
Grocer to test energy age restriction
SUPERMARKET chain Morrisons is to test a ban on sales of energy drinks to under-16s in six stores.
Net Zero survey open for Scottish food and drink firms
The Scotland Food & Drink Partnership’s Net Zero Commitment Programme has launched an industry-wide Business Support Research Survey and is urging firms across the sector to take part.
Cadbury’s win-winning opportunity
Mondelēz International has brought back its The Big Win-Win competition across its Cadbury range with a huge prize pot up for grabs for retailers and shoppers.
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Scotland’s top brands: 8. Malcolm Allan
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.8 – Malcolm Allan.
Scotmid ‘jailbirds’ fundraise for Maggie’s
Six Scotmid "jailbirds" need to raise at least £10,000 for cancer support charity Maggie's to win back their freedom – and are appealing for help to reach the target through a justgiving page.
Win a taste of the summer with Irn-Bru
Three lucky retailers are set to win three cases of both of the new Irn-Bru Xtra summer edition flavours which are set to launch later this month.
Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
