Thompson returns with Eddy’s brand
MORNING Noon and Night co-founder Stephen Thompson has launched a new convenience retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Eddy’s Food Station...
Profit edges up at Scotmid
SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
JW Filshill happy to talk shop with independent retailers
JW Filshill promises its KeyStore retailers supermarket levels of support as it seek to bring in more stores under its fascia operation.
Monster builds on Ultra with new Strawberry flavour
Monster Energy has built further on its sugar free Ultra range with the launch of Strawberry Dreams, tapping into the demand for fruity flavours.
New licensing powers on vapes hailed as a victory
The UK Government has unveiled new licensing powers for England, Wales and Northern Ireland as part of its updated Tobacco and Vapes Bill.
Educating youngsters about healthy breakfasts
The SGF Healthy Living Programme's Welby Big Breakfast events at primary schools across Scotland are a great way to educate children about healthier meal choices. Scottish Grocer caught up with the team at a recent event supported by Weetabix.
Scotmid’s life of pie
IS independent co-operative Scotmid going pie-eyed?
The retailer invited brave consumers in some of its stores to ‘try a Fiery Pie’.
The pies, made by baker...
Federation warns on living wage
RETAIL industry representative group the Scottish Grocer’s Federation has expressed concern that politicians and others appear to be intensifying efforts to establish a statutory...
System to crack down on crime
Retail crime plagues store owners across the entire UK and as the cost-of-living crisis continues, more retailers will find themselves under pressure.
Celebrate saint with a range of options
Occasions encourage consumers to pick up on products that fit the day, spelling good news for all Irish products on St Patrick’s Day.
Drams of note for National Scotch Day
National Scotch Day comes on Saturday 27 July and, as such, William Grant & Sons has touted some new launches to stock up on in time for the national day.
DRS: debate intensifies
The debate over a proposed deposit return scheme for Scotland has continued to rumble on over the past month, with trade associations now split...
C-stores set for strong season?
HIM sees major 2014 festive opportunities for local shops and CTP figures show how Scotland is different
COULD 2014 end with a particularly strong Christmas...
Kellanova hits the road with Pringles and Cheez-It for Flavour Fest ’25
Snacking giant Kellanova is set to hit the road this summer with its two brand Pringles and Cheez-It for two weeks of wholesaler depot takeovers.
Stockley’s Sweets moves to new purpose-built facility
Nostalgic sweets producer Stockley's Sweets has moved to a new, purpose-built facility with them ambition to enhance its production capabilities.
Kellanova spreads festive cheer with new ‘Deck the Shelves’ retailer competition
Kellanova is pushing retailers to 'Deck the Shelves' with Pringles and Cheez-It products with a new competition offering store owners the chance to win £10k.
