Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
A new sheriff in town?
Giant retailers have been criticised over how they treat their suppliers. Now suppliers, trade associations and other retailers can raise issues with the Groceries...
Lynagh to head up wholesalers
Booker area manager becomes second chief to return to SWA presidency
BOOKER area manager, Eddie Lynagh, has been named the new senior vice-president of the...
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Impulse up tobacco down at Filshill
GROWTH of its KeyStore convenience store brand, tight cost controls across the business and a good performance by its international division saw independent Glasgow-based...
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa
Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Watchdog could block supermarket merger
Extensive competition concerns could spell end for £3bn deal
A SIGNIFICANT blow has been dealt to the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda as competition...
CJ Lang’s Tartan Army
The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster
THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
Support for wholesale
THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Teams line up for challenge
Bestway has brought together the field sales teams for its Best-one and Costcutter symbol stores.
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Express plans for convenience
ASDA has announced its ambitious plans to open 300 new Asda Express stores by 2026, creating 10,000 jobs in the process.
Last calls for producers
Producers are urged to sign up to Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme before its closing date.
