Aldi Store Exterior

Even more expansion is in store

ALDI has announced plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year.

Companies lose plain packs battle

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the Westminster Government’s plain packaging rules. In its...

Smart spending on sustainability tech

Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store
More than two thirds of bagged salad tracked in Tesco analysis was wasted and apples, grapes, bananas and bread also showed high levels of waste. Zero Waste Scotland says Scotland wastes 2.1m tonnes of food a year.

Grocer goes to war on waste

Campaign group says households could save £35 a week THE food waste issue hit the headlines last month as giant supermarket Tesco said it was...

Retail rings up festive cheer

Not only did a strong week before Christmas see total Scottish sales for December 2016 beat the previous December, it created the  strongest rise...

RELX shows favour in vape flavour

RELX reckons that more variety in vaping flavours could encourage current smokers to make the switch to the devices, working towards the cessation tool goal.
Breaking the sounds of silence

Breaking the sounds of silence – Glen Keith distillery re-opening

THE boom in Scotch whisky manufacturing is continuing, One of the latest signs came last month when Scottish Government cabinet secretary for rural affairs...
Man wearing mask in supermarket aisle

Masks off on 18 April

  THE legal requirement to wear face coverings in Scottish shops will end on 18 April – subject to clinical advice – the First Minister...

Fixing Food Confusion

MISUNDERSTANDING over whether vegan foods are suitable for people with allergies to milk or other products has led the Food and Drink Federation to draw up guidance notes for the food industry and the wider population.
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Exasperation over DRS chaos

Scotland's convenience channel leaders have been speaking up as the future of the proposed Deposit Return Scheme hangs in the balance.

Set to paint the beer aisles red

FAMOUS Scottish ale brand McEwan’s is adding a modern touch with the launch of McEwan’s Red. The brand, owned by Bedford-based Wells & Young’s, has...

ScotGov plans promotions ban

THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or salt as part of an action...

Youth is seeking out quality in the chiller

YOUNG adults are turning away from the core soft drinks range in favour of smaller craft brands, Bundaberg has claimed, with so called ‘millennials’...
Colm Johnstone, retail managing director at Booker, next to an exterior shot of a Premier store.

Booker highlights that flexibility is the way to profitability

Premier has become a UK-wide success story as a business that is now worth over £2billion as Booker continues to strengthen its customer relationships.
Jet Tranent station

Still going strong four decades on

Jet Lothian celebrates 40 years with fuel partner
Contactless & card payment only sign

Concern over cash refusals

Consumer rights group Which? has raised alarm bells over businesses blocking shoppers from paying with cash.