All retailers to benefit from Filshill AI bot vape advice
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has launched a new AI bot tool to support retailers across the UK with the upcoming disposable vape ban.
Going great
Scottish Grocer spoke to two retailing couples who recently invested in food to go and have already seen results
Stepping up to the plate
Harris won’t be going for Nisa CEO but he is promising some fresh thinking
by John McNee
AN 18-year-old retailer from Fife, widely reported to...
Inflation falls in first month of 2026
A drop in transport and food & drink costs in January 2026 have helped contribute to a monthly fall in inflation, according to the ONS.
Doubling down at JW Filshill
DOUBLE the size of the business by 2031. In a nutshell, that’s the plan at JW Filshill and recent success for the wholesaler suggests its an ambition worth taking seriously.
Experts predict future consumer trends
Identifying forthcoming trends is one way for savvy store owners to stay ahead of the game and ensure they meet consumers’ demands – and help is at hand for the beginning of 2025 from Lidl and The Knowledge Bank.
Scotmid gives backing to craft soda start-up
SCOTMID Co-operative has invested in new company The Start-Up Drinks Lab.
Supermarkets cash in on 2017
SUPERMARKETS are set to have a good year despite a slightly sluggish start to 2017, consumer insight firm Nielsen reports, with sales figures for...
Pure and simple
Scotland’s off-trade vodka market still dominated by the big two
2015 is shaping up to be a good year for vodka in Scotland after a...
Fire up extra BBQ season sales
Savoury snacks firm Tayto Group and salad brand Florette have both been highlighting how convenience retailers can make the most of link-up sales during the barbecue season.
Irn-Bru’s sugar content to be slashed
AG Barr has announced it will be reducing the sugar in Irn-Bru.
The firm has committed itself to making over over 90% of its soft...
Tips for driving up sales to university students
Experts from Kepak and Asahi, whos Rustlers and Peroni brands are popular with university students, have provided insights to c-store retailers on how to boost sales from these consumers.
Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech
Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
The spirit of special
WHETHER it’s fashion, timepieces, malts, or vodkas premium brands have never been more important. That’s the festive message from drinks firm Pernod Ricard...
Bag numbers fall
THE number of carriers bags issued to shoppers in Scotland has crashed since the introduction of the 5p levy a year ago.
Zero Waste Scotland...
First Scottish Food & Drink September launched
ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.








































