Labour reaffirms UK commitment to DRS
Labour has confirmed the ongoing commitment from Westminster to deliver a fully operational deposit return scheme by October 2027.
New Prime Minister must support retailers, says the Fed
The Fed has written to Prime Minister Andy Burnham urging him to support independent retailers across the UK and deliver for small businesses.
Multiples struggle
Symbols, Sainsbury’s and Co-op ahead of game
DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl continued to register substantial sales growth as Britain geared up for the 2015 festive...
Wholesaler call for halt to Tesco-Booker deal
SEVEN of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker...
Scotland’s top brands: 11-20
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 11-20.
Eden Mill tees off on new Golf Gin
Independent Scottish distiller Eden Mill has revamped its Golf Gin product with its ingredients now sourced from the Old Course in St Andrews.
Coca-Cola launches new 500ml ‘Supercans’
CCEP has unveiled its new 500ml canned format 'Supercans' to tie in with its ongoing partnership with the Premier League football tournament.
Juice Burst comes out punching in new campaign
Fruit juice brand Juice Burst is set to benefit from its largest marketing campaign yet with the launch of the new 'Punchy to the Core' initiative.
Edinburgh sourdough pizza brand East Pizzas rolls into retail
Edinburgh sourdough pizza specialists, East Pizzas, has launched its first retail range, complete with ready-to-cook pizzas and customisable dough options.
Barr scraps money back
As Scottish Government considers deposit and returns system Irn-Bru giant brings returns to an end as it invests £5m at Cumbernauld
SCOTTISH soft drinks giant...
Stepping up to the plate
Harris won’t be going for Nisa CEO but he is promising some fresh thinking
by John McNee
AN 18-year-old retailer from Fife, widely reported to...
Jobs fall as wages rise
ACS report says 17,000 fewer are employed in c-stores
HE number of people employed by the convenience retailing trade in the UK has fallen by...
Spar Market Ladybank opens its doors following major investment
Symbol group Spar Scotland has unveiled its latest company-owned store as the new Spar Market Ladybank location has opened its doors.
Ben & Jerry’s launches a Rhapsody of flavour options
Ice cream brand Ben & Jerry's has announced the return of its Bohemian Raspberry flavour in partnership with UK rock band Queen, alongside a new Sundae option.
All aboard for new Mackie’s competition
One lucky winner is set to win a trip on the Caledonian Sleeper train service as well as a year's supply of ice cream in a new competition from Mackie's.
Staropramen’s blockbuster Paramount+ promotion
Drinks giant Molson Coors Beverage Company has teamed up with streaming service Paramount+ for a Staropramen on-pack promotion that aims to create “the perfect night in” for consumers.
