Industry slams DRS proposals
THE deposit return system (DRS) under consideration by the Scottish Government, that would see shops required to take in returns of many plastic, glass...
Call for further tobacco rules
A cross party group of MPs and House of Lords Peers – with support from anti-smoking campaign group ASH – has released a wish list of tobacco control measures in a bid to eradicate smoking in the UK by 2030
We’ll still push for our causes
Convenience and grocery industry leaders have vowed to continue to fight their corner with whoever becomes First Minister at the end of the month.
Batchelors unveils rebrand across its entire portfolio
Easy meals brand Batchelors has unveiled a complete rebrand across its portfolio including Super Noodles, Cup A Soup and Pasta N Sauce.
Starbucks unveils new pistachio coffee RTD
Chilled coffee brand Starbucks has unveiled a new pistachio flavour for its Summer Escape Chilled Coffee and a vibrant new look for the Sip of Joy drink.
Spar Scotland Raises the Bar
CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.
Big efficiency savings
JW Filshill invests six-figure sum on five energy-efficient lorries
Canerock Rum brings the festive spirit to Sainsbury’s aisles
Barbadian rum brand Canerock Rum has landed on the shelves of Sainsbury's stores across the UK in time for the Christmas season.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
Retailers buy into PGMA plus points
A couple of Highland retailers have highlighted the benefits of working with Scottish convenience buying group PGMA.
InPost teams up with ASOS for next-day convenience
Postal services firm InPost has teamed up with e-commerce fashion company ASOS to offer next day delivery across its locker network.
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
Changes afoot at CJ Lang
CJ Lang's new bosses have big ambitions
THE new faces at the top of CJ Lang have made clear their intentions to revamp the Dundee-based...
Retail Game Changers: La Martiniquaise Bardinet
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Getting through to Wembley
IT’S a brand that many think helps define Scotland but Irn-Bru’s latest TV ad brings a staunch English dimension to its marketing mix.
The latest...
Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails
Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.
