GroceryAid builds staff support for Christmas
Industry charity GroceryAid has urged retail colleagues to reach out and use its services this Christmas time if they are struggling in any way this season.
Lactalis acquires Saputo dairy brands
Dairy firm Lactalis has secured a range of British dairy brands from Saputo Inc. including the likes of Country Life butter and Cathedral City cheese.
No energy for under-16s
Age restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality .
McGhee’s rises to the top in Worldpanel research
Bakery firm McGhee's has risen into the top position in Worldpanel by Numerator's Scottish Brand Footprint in Scotland research.
WKD gears up for massive 30th anniversary year
RTD brand WKD is entering into the new year with a massive investment from parent company SHS Drinks for its 30th anniversary year.
Justice for Scottish postmasters
ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
Bestway offers tailor-made help for retailers
Bestway Retail says it can offer a tailored experience for its independent retailers, complete with unique category promotions.
New packs of nutrition in Cheerios makeover
Cereal Partners UK has unveiled the revamped packaging for Cheerios to help highlight the nutritious nature of the cereal found inside.
MUP to Euro court
THE Scottish Government’s attempt to introduce minimum unit pricing of alcohol (MUP), with a 50p per unit threshold rate, has been further delayed...
Golden Wonder spices up snack aisles
Tayto Group is helping retailers gain impulse snacking sales for the big night in with its on-trend Chilli & Lime flavour for its Transform-A-Snack brand.
Awards Profile – Home Delivery Store of the Year 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Martin and Natalie Lightfoot, store owners at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston and winner of Home Delivery Store
of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Imperial Brands finds a demand for FMC
Imperial Brands has highlighted a shift in demand from the nicotine market as more consumers seek more convenient options from the gantry.
PayPoint’s retailer loans move
PayPoint has linked up with Funding Circle to allow the UK’s largest small business lending platform to provide funding access to the payment services provider’s network of 28,000 UK retail partners.
Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
Barr and Lees tap into national pride
Well-known Scottish brands Barr Soft Drinks and confectioner Lees have been speaking about their hopes to boost sales as excitement builds for the Euros, with the national team taking on Germany in the opening match on 14 June.
Scottish Grocer appeal to help families
Scottish Grocer has teamed up with surplus food distribution charity FareShare Scotland once again to launch the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection to ensure no one goes without this festive season.
