A JW FIlshill branded lorry sits in the wholesaler's depot with the Filshill 150 Years Logo.

JW Filshill hits £150k fundraising target for chosen charities

Scottish wholesaler JW Filshill has achieved its target £150k fundraising goal for its six chosen charities as part of the firm's 150th anniversary year.
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JTI shakes up the field sales force

JTI has overhauled its field sales force in the biggest shake up for the team in decades.

SGF talks tax at No 10

Minister says give us your online competition ideas ONLINE grocery shopping and its effect on convenience retailing headed the agenda when the Scottish Grocers Federation...

Putting the store in the spotlight

Appy Shop has introduced a new white labelling service o­ffering retailers a bespoke app solution HOME delivery app provider Appy Shop will not be hogging...
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

Making the most of sugar confectionery

The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
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Retail strikes back

Total retail sales have returned to pre-pandemic levels according to the data published by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
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Müller snaps up Nom plant

THE Müller Dairy group has bought Nom Dairy UK Limited, and its modern yogurt production facility in Telford in England. The move is designed...
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Crime continues to plague retail sector

CONVENIENCE stores in Scotland continue to be badly affected by retail crime, according to the latest report from the Scottish Grocers Federation.
Lomond Wholesale trucks

A helping hand for the NHS

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff in Scotland
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Capsule super slim replaces two lines

TOBACCO firm JTI this month launches what it says is the UK’s first super slim capsule cigarette. Silk Cut SuperSlims Choice is now available...
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Advance moves onto smart phones

JTI has widened its range of digital retailer communications services by launching the JTI Advance app. The app features a barcode scanner and fingerprint sign-in,...

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers
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Gala days for Spar in the Borders

ADAM Purves is a well-known name in the Borders. Established in 1879 as a blacksmith, the company moved into fuel and car sales, establishing...
Dominic Watkins, head of the food group at business law firm DWF.

Marketing ban not a cure-all for obesity crisis

SCOTLAND has one of the highest rates of obesity in the world. As poor diet is a major contributing factor to the issue, it...
The award-winning RAER Pedro Ximenez Expression.

Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night

The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.

Christmas with a K or 12 from Keystore

CONVENIENCE group KeyStore has its own take on Christmas carols this month. Its 12 Ks of Christmas ad campaign runs on Radio Clyde in a...