Spar – most trusted says report
NEW research has shown that the country’s most trusted convenience store chain is Spar, depended on by almost a third of UK shoppers (31%).
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Tennent’s braves the summer with new 140th anniversary campaign
Scottish lager brand Tennent's is set to 'brave the summer' with its new marketing campaign that also coincides with the brand's 140th anniversary year.
Sports lunch packs punch
Alan Shearer and Mike Tindall were just two of the sporting legends in attendance at the 2018 GroceryAid Sporting Lunch
Four join the fleet
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded is delivery fleet with the addition of four new vehicles.
Moniaive retailer takes on senior SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has strengthened its line of succession with the appointment of a new junior vice-president.
Moniaive retailer Graham Watson has taken on...
Good food, good cause
ICE cream and snacks firm Mackie’s of Scotland has published a book of recipes to help raise funds to combat muscular dystrophy.
Nisa retailer Jay Javed marks over £20k donated to local Glasgow charities
Local retain chain PGNJ Group has marked a charity donation milestone of £20,000 by pledging further donations to Glasgow Children's Hospital Charity.
Glass bottle returns permitted under Welsh DRS
The UK Government has permitted Wales to include glass bottle returns as part of the country's upcoming deposit return scheme.
Changes afoot at Camelot
Ahead of his appointment as Camelot chief executive, Nigel Raiton spent the summer conducting a strategic review of the business
Date set for DRS
DEPOSIT return is set to go live on 1 April 2021.
New regulations published by the Scottish Government outline how DRS will work in Scotland.
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June food sales shine
Value edges up despite continuing price deflation
AFTER months of near relentless decline the value of sales of food in Scotland increased in June compared...
Convenience fuel – essential soft drinks
Though growth has slowed compared to the stellar performance of last year, soft drinks still provide massive turnover for c-stores
AS the figures quoted in...
Vape stores fail age test
TEST purchasing in four cities across Great Britain, including Glasgow and Edinburgh, revealed that two thirds of the country’s vape stores are at risk...
Kopparberg has eco message
Kopparberg reckons its eco credibility goes a long way towards winning over younger customers.
The Fed voices fears over wage rises
Leaders at the Fed have spoken of their concerns about a potential rise in the national living wage ahead of two roadshows being held by the organisation in Scotland.
Scotland’s top brands: 3. Simon Howie
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number three.
