UWS has identified significant growth initiatives across the business to the benefit of retailers and suppliers.

UWS sets out bold vision for the future

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) have revealed their ambitious plans to grow the business and become the perfect partner for its retailers and suppliers.
The new hi-tech Petrotec AXON range follows on from the Hellonext EV brand.

Petroassist UK offers forecourt retailers fuel solutions

Petroassist UK has been highlighting to forecourt retailers the benefits of the hi-tech fuel solutions offered by Petrotec with its AXON range and Hellonext EV brand.
A man dressed like the mascot of Madrí Excepcional stands at a barrel in a street with a bottle of the beer on top of the barrel.

Madrí Excepcional seeks out a new Madrí Man

Spanish-style beer brand Madrí Excepcional has rolled out a new marketing campaign offering one lucky consumers to become the face of the brand.

OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal

THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Pack shot of Yoplait Skyr yoghurt.

Yoplait expands into adult yoghurt with new Skyr launch

Dairy products firm Yoplait has expanded into the adult yoghurt category with the launch of its new Yoplait Skyr Natural Yoghurt pots.
Chancellor George Osborne

A budget for the beer fan

Beer duty cut, fuel freeze and NI moves win praise but smokers hammered again and rates woe remains LAST month’s Budget, billed by Chancellor George...
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With all the trimmings…

Shoppers are ready to buy in for Christmas - what will they be looking for? CHRISTMAS is a time for lists – gifts, Christmas cards,...
CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to help open the shop along with youngsters from a local school.

Sally opens the doors at the Co

CO-OPERATIVE Food’s latest refurbed Scottish store has opened in Strathblane following a £675,000 investment. And one of the area’s famous residents popped in to...

United looks to the north

• Wholesaler reports a £10m rise in turnover in last financial year. • Reaches 275 Day-Today stores and 150 U-Save stores. THE managing director of Glasgow-based...
Pack shots of Tango Sours Watermelon and Tropical cans.

Tango delivers an extra tang with new Sours range

Fruity carbonated drinks brand Tango is set to bring an extra tangy twist to the range with the launch of its new Tango Sours soft drinks duo.
Pack shots of KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc bars.

Spar UK rolls out new KitKat Chunky bar in exclusive deal

Spar UK has secured another exclusive distribution deal with Nestlé as the limited-edition KitKat Chunky Crunchy Double Choc rolls out to the symbol's stores.
Bottles of Eden Mill's core gin range stand on a wall including Eden Mill Love Gin, Eden Mill Original Gin and Eden Mill Golf Gin.

Eden Mill brings a local focus to revamped gin range

Eden Mill has revamped its core range of gins, complete with a new label and dimpled glass bottle design to note the local nature of the spirits.
A man is stocking apples in a grocery store.

GroceryAid offers staff tips to survive the festive season

GroceryAid warns that workers shouldn't let the pressures of the season to get on top of them
Disposable vape devices sit on a wooden bench in an array of colours.

Majority of disposable vapers could turn to illicit vape products

A new consumer survey from vaping retailer Evapo has found an alarming number of consumers would turn to the illicit trade after the disposable ban.
The new 2D barcode benefits brands, retailers and customers.

New barcodes enhance shopper experiences

The latest 2D barcodes from GS1 UK connect physical products to the digital world, giving retailers and consumers a wealth of information.
The launch of the Scotmid and RNLI competition for youngsters.

Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.