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Diageo celebrates a Royal Five

Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.

Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales

Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.

ScotGov launches new vape consultation

The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation about the incoming disposable vape ban, which is set to run for six weeks.
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Awards profile – Symbol Store of the Year (single-store) 2015

Winner: Pinkie Farm convenience store, Musselburgh Symbol Store of the year (single-store business) – in association with Scottish Grocer magazine Interview with Colin Smith, owner (pictured...
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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...

Don’t rain on the parade

Firms reckon off-sales will go well this summer IT’S a bit of a cliché to say the Scottish summer is unpredictable, but it’s a cliché...
Jam firm adds a saucy dimension

Jam firm adds a saucy dimension – New from R&W Scott

SCOTTISH jam producer, family-owned company R&W Scott, is tempting home bakers with a new range of premium sauces, designed to fill cakes, accompany desserts...
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Boost for convenience tech

Boost for convenience tech

Payments turn a profit

PAYPOINT had a lucrative 2017 according to the payment firm’s preliminary results for the year ending 31 March 2018, with the firm posting pre-tax profits of £52.9m.
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Printer upgrade from PayPoint

Paypoint has updated the printing solution for its Collect+ delivery service.

Change is afoot in symbol sector

Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
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Changing of the guard at Tormore

THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.

Market News | Olbas, Giffard Liqueurs, Eden Mill, Nairn’s

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.

Bright white forecasts

DAIRY products obviously have one thing in common, they’re derived from milk. But the dairy category has become increasingly diverse in recent times. That...

UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s

AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...

Oversupply hits growth

Solid year for dairy brand THE last few years have seen many changes in the milk industry across Europe and one of the success stories...