World Cup fails to set sales heather on fire
MANY top pundits agreed that the football in the recent World Cup, especially in the early matches, was excellent.
But that didn’t seem to translate...
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
Extending the brand appeal
Recently sour flavours have won new fans. Chewits puts a value of £135m on the chew market with sours accounting for £11.2m, an 8%...
Aldi trial expanded
Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Healthy options in RTDs
RTD brand White Claw aims to bring a healthier, more sessionable option to consumers when it comes to choosing from RTD brands.
New president at Scotmid
HARRY Cairney has been elected president of Scotmid Co-operative. His appointment follows the death of Hollis Smallman in February; he was acting president during...
Aulds retail business in liquidation
SCOTTISH family-owned baker Thomas Auld & Sons Ltd has placed its retail business into liquidation as part of a turnaround plan for the group.
All...
Nisa tracking app delivers the goods
DELIVERED wholesaler and symbol group Nisa has announced a 20% reduction in distribution-related calls to its helpdesk, following the launch of its new app.
Designed...
New routes to the stars
BEER and cider supplier Heineken has updated its Star Retailer merchandising and incentive scheme, after receiving retailer comments from HIM research.
For the first time...
Investing in tech to bring costs down
EPOS specialist Point Four reckons it can offer the solution to steep wage costs through investment in new technology.
Energising soft drinks with Red Bull
Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.
SWA on electric avenue
The Scottish Wholesale Association and Volvo Trucks are running a trial aimed at accelerating the use of electric vehicles in the sector.
Living wage aim for all sectors
Swinney tells SGF event that an SNP government of an independent Scotland would push for at least £7.65 an hour
IN an independent Scotland where...
Fruity NPD from Warburtons
WARBURTONS has rolled out some fruity NPD in time for the summer.
Clean country in the bag
THE Scottish Grocers Federation is encouraging retailers to use the proceeds from carrier bag charges to help tackle litter, after president Abdul Majid signed...
Gourmet brands lead the market
THERE’S profit in those pampered pets: the value of petfood sales is increasing, while volumes have fallen, because animal lovers pay more for premium...
