Barr says it’s looking good
IRN-BRU manufacturer, AG Barr, remains fizzy despite difficult trading conditions, according to a pre-close statement ahead of six-month results that it will release...
Eight in a row as food drops
Christmas fare helps slow the sales decline but totals still below the year before
DESPITE an apparent willingness by consumers to push the Christmas boat...
Bestway brings smoking hot deals in summer campaign
UK wholesaler Bestway Wholesale is set to offer its customers a summer of deals as the firm kicks off its new promotion across the summer months.
Sector key to economy
The vital role of c-store retailers for communities and the economy has been highlighted by the SGF’s Scottish Local Shop Report.
Every Lidl helps
Lidl customers donated almost 40,000 packets of rice, tins of tuna, and cereal to the discounter’s ‘Teaming up to Tackle Hunger ‘initiative in the five weeks to Christmas.
Nisa posts £3m loss
Mutually-owned buying group Nisa has announced the first annual loss in its history after a year in which it lost its biggest customer and ...
The golden shot – Diageo push new Smirnoff variant
PREMIUM vodka, flavoured with cinnamon and shot through with real gold leaf, is the latest innovation from Smirnoff, the UK’s top selling vodka brand.
Launched...
JW Filshill joins Kiltwalk for 150th anniversary charity fundraising
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has strengthened its commitment to raising £150,000 for charitable causes this year after taking part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk.
Lucozade and Ribena head east
JAPANESE conglomorate Suntory Beverage & Food (SBF) has bought Lucozade and Ribena from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) for £1.35bn.
Annual sales of the two brands were £500m...
Forecourt chiefs defend retailers during fuel crisis
Bosses across the forecourts and fuel industries have called on the UK Government to support retailers as prices rose following the outbreak of war in the Middle East.
C-stores see RRED
Do the forces of political activism have energy drinks in their sights? And could independents benefit by developing voluntary sales policies?
John McNee investigates.
HOW should...
Promotions on the rocks
Restrictions abound in ScotGov’s latest paper on tackling obesity
Spar go far with health push
Scotland's minister for Public Health, Sport and Wellbeing has visited a Spar store in Dundee to see the work of the SGF Healthy Living Programme up close .
Putting you in touch with the suppliers
The SG Convenience Conversations series resumes in January offering retailers, suppliers and a host of experts the chance to get around the table to discuss their views and share their knowledge.
Big box of Brew
The new WKD Iron Brew 10x275ml pack sees the RTD enclosed in a carton decked out in Iron Brew colours.
Lifestyle adds Value
SYMBOL group Lifestyle Express has launched two new symbol store formats in a bid to help its retailers compete with discounters and other stores.
Lifestyle...
