Bring in flavours from the land of the rising sun
Convenience retailers can bring Japanese flavours to consumers in an entirely different way with the new range of spirits from The Wasabi Company.
Pot Noodle unveils new Block Noodle pack format
Quick meals brand Pot Noodle is set to tap into the demand for more convenient evening meal opportunities with its new Noodle Blocks format.
Nisa’s Heart of the Community Awards is back for winter
Nisa's Heart of the Community Awards has opened up for its 10th round of funding, aiming to offer local communities some much-needed support for this winter.
Stores pay the price
PayPoint says ‘Let’s talk’ but refuses to move on commission cuts as profit jumps 9%
PAYMENTS services firm PayPoint says it will discuss options with...
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Lavazza named best Commercial Coffee Roaster for third year running
Coffee roaster brand Lavazza has been named the Best European Commercial Coffee Roaster for the third year in a row, recognising its quality and consistency.
Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail
Scottish convenience retailers have painted a grip picture of soaring in-store theft, abuse and violent offences in the latest SGF Crime Survey.
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
International Women’s Day – Prep House
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
FM open to vouchers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
Jaffa Cakes unveils new Hot Honey flavour
Global snacking firm pladis has unveiled its latest flavour development for its McVitie's Jaffa Cakes brand with the new Hot Honey variant.
Saputo Dairy products awarded a Royal Warrant
Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II.
Overprovision for cigarettes
ScotGov unveils new tobacco proposals
Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol
CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.
Minimum wage going up again
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has announced the National Living Wage will increase by 4.9% to £8.21 next spring.
The Chancellor confirmed the hike to the NLW...
Allwyn takes over the National Lottery
Allwyn Entertainment officially takes over the running of the National Lottery today – and promises that retailers will be central to its plans for growth.
