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A solid outlook for forecourt retailing

Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .
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Record event for GroceryAid

INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised record funds at its annual ball held in London last month.
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Lanark totals up the local touch

Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...

Camelot extends Lotto outlets

NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is to give retailers who currently have Scratchcard-only terminals the opportunity to sell tickets for National Lottery draw-based games, such...
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Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese

Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
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Symbol rolls out data-led planogram

UNITED Wholesale Grocers (UWG) flagship symbol group Lifestyle Express has issued a new data-driven planogram.
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Ready for the fridge change

EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .

Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.

Four seasons for retailers

Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
Walkers sales hit £200m for the first time

Walker’s Shortbread sales exceed £200m for the first time

Walkers sales exceed £200m for the first time
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Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales

With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
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A spotlight on Scottish stores

Retailers work hard to provide vital services
A person holds up a Morrisons More card against a Morrisons sign which is on a building with black panelling.

Morrisons launches new promotion for Daily stores

Morrisons has marked the rollout of its More Card to Morrisons Daily franchise stores with the launch of an exclusive new points promotion.

Tips on next year’s tobacco trends

Tobacco giant JTI has outlined what it reckons will be key areas of growth for 2019, with the capsule and value segments tipped for success

Baba’s makes a saucy addition to Aldi

Dundee born sauce brand Baba's Sauce has rolled out to Aldi stores across the whole of Scotland, bringing the homemade sauce to a range of new shoppers.
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Brexit saga continues

Lack of clarity over future relationship with the EU damaging for retail and agriculture