Mild weather sales up but food falls flat
WILD weather might have made for disappointing Christmas sales, but a lack of snow meant consumers had the confidence to get out and spend...
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Scotmid unveils winning six in Scottish Favourites contest
Scottish retail chain Scotmid has unveiled the six winners for its Scottish Favourites competition for 2024, with each going on to receive listings across stores' shelves.
Squeaky Bean brings home the bacon
Meat alternatives brand Squeaky Bean looks to fill a gap in the market for plant-based meat options with its new Crispy Bacon Style Strips.
Get healthier sales from snacking
Matching the demand from younger consumers to enjoy healthier snacks and drinks can be a good way for convenience retailers to boost profits.
Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred
Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Love Drinks brings Kiyomi Rum to UK
Love Drinks aims to cover the rising demand for Asian drinks and rum in the off-trade with the launch of Kiyomi Rum to the UK market.
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
November holds out some hope
Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year
AFTER a tough year in the food...
Cadbury unveils new Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour
British chocolate brand Cadbury is set to turn up the cool for the summer with the launch of its new Cadbury Dairy Milk Iced Latte flavour.
Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers
The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
Takis rocks the dragon in a new flavour
Social media sensation Takis has launched a spicy new variant exclusive to Aldi stores as it brings its Dragon Sweet Chill flavour to the UK for the first time.
Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Colette Gilliland, store manager at Clydebank Co-op KeyStore More Hardgate and winner of Licensed Retailer of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
SGF pushes back on judicial review claims
Trade association says speculation is factually incorrect
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has said it is not currently pursuing a judicial review into the Scottish Government's...
