Inflation sustains for the end of 2024
There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
The Fed ‘disappointed’ by PayPoint monthly charge increases
President of The Fed Hetal Patel has called PayPoint's decision to raise its monthly fees "disappointing" while recognising the rise came from the current economic climate.
Nisa posts record recruitment
STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Loyd Grossman marks 30th anniversary with new premium sauces and trips to Italy
Ambient sauces brand Loyd Grossman has rolled out a new range of premium sauces to mark the brand's 30th anniversary of trading in the UK.
Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Snappy Group, Nisa and Jisp, and PayPoint.
Bestway gives back to retailers for its 50th birthday
Major UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale has kicked off 2025 with its flagship 'Thank You' promotional event, with a special tie in with its 50th anniversary.
Living the local dream
Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
McCain hits a Cheese & Onion Vibe with new launch
Potato products firm McCain hits a new vibe with the launch of its new Cheese & Onion flavour of its Vibes frozen snack pack format.
Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships
Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
Snappy support for NHS
Snappy Shopper has teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits to offer discounts on shopping baskets for NHS staff members with a grocery shop for as little as £1.
New Goslings Rum docks in the UK
Love Drinks is set to bring an innovative new dark rum to the UK that has been aged whilst travelling at sea with Goslings Spirited Seas.
Gravity Drinks brews a new Pumpkin Potion
Themed drinks producer Gravity Drinks has unveiled its latest offer for the Halloween season with its new Pumpkin Potion tropical vodka liqueur.
Lidl picks an Obanite as its new ‘voice’
Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.
The Fed teams up with Bestway on exclusive promotion
Fed members are set to benefit from an exclusive new promotion via UK wholesaler Bestway with the new Bestway Voucher Book.
