CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh

Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based convenience store chain ScotFresh, buying all nine of its stores.

Crossing borders for a kick-off

IRN-BRU agreed what brand owner AG Barr called its biggest signing of the summer when it was unveiled as the headline sponsor of the...

FareShare keeps it sweet at COP26

FARESHARE has added some sweetness to its campaign against food waste, by handing out ice creams to COP26 delegates in Glasgow. ON Tuesday 2 November,...
Tesco veg oil shelves low stock

War disrupts supply chain

Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Skittles

Sweets brand aims for older tastes

CONFECTIONERY brand Skittles is aiming older with its latest launch. New Skittles Wild Berry is designed to appeal to young adults who are older than...
Eve Peters and Anand Cheema kickstarted the SGF’s new pilot in Cheema’s store Costcutter – Fresh in Falkirk.

SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign

Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.

Consumers cutting back

Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson was shown his mural made up of 5,000 cards.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.

Lidl by Lidl, it keeps growing

DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl now account for more than 12% of grocery sales in Britain, according to the latest Nielsen retail data. The research reveals...
The Co-operative Food has grown considerably in Scotland and elsewhere in the UK in recent years, having bought Somerfield and many smaller chains such as David Sands. But troubles at the Co-operative Bank, scandals, media leaks and top level executive resignations have left the Co-operative Group reeling.

Chaos at the Co-op

THE turmoil surrounding Britain’s largest mutual retailer The Co-operative showed no sign of abating late last month after the giant group announced a...
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef

Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into...

Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into WHSmith stores.
Promotional image of Spar Big Deals of Christmas campaign with a Santa character outside a Spar store being lifted by a red ballon with the text 'Big Deals of Christmas' on the balloon.

Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar

Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
PGMA aims to help retailers stay passionate about running independent stores.

PGMA offers different way

Buying group PGMA has been talking up the help it can offer independent retailers, so they can keep their passion for their stores.

Aldi pledges billions for British suppliers

ALDI has pledged to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5bn a year within the next five...

Transformation of a Monster

Amid calls for healthier cereals with less sugar, Monster Brands aims to position its products ahead of the trends.
Selection of Graham's dairy products

Scotland’s Top Brands: 2. Graham’s

Spotlight on No.2 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Graham's