Lamb steps up at CJ Lang

CJ Lang’s managing director, Scott Malcolm, is stepping down after nine years in the role, to be replaced by trading director David Lamb.
Pandemic restrictions hit the hospitality sector hard in 2021, but off sales continued to perform well as Scottish consumers socialised at home.

Top Scottish Off Sales Brands 2021

The pandemic effect can still be felt in the off-trade, although some are heading back to hospitality
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Confectionery set to check out?

Holyrood invites stores to take sweets and drinks off the tills THE Scottish Government has again said it wants retailers to take all confectionery...
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Off trade top 50 and most valuable brands

The range of drinks that convenience retailers have to consider, and potentially stock and display, has widened greatly in recent years. Today, with our...

SG interview: Richard Walker, Iceland

Iceland boss takes aim at plastic waste

Moving on up in Ireland

Amanda Coverdale has been promoted to the new post of country lead for Ireland at Budweiser Brewing Group

Court hears plain packs challenge

Tobacco giants in 11th-hour effort to head off standardised packaging SIX months ahead of the intended beginning of procedures to introduce standardised packaging of tobacco...
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Scotland’s Top Brands: 40-50

Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 40-50.

Scotland’s top brands: 41-50

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 brands 41-50.

Gearing up for Awards

Preparations are well under way for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
JTI and Imperial have been working with stores on menthol ban compliance.

Menthol ban is now in effect

CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
(From left) Gillian Edgar and Kathryn Neil with CJ Lang boss Colin McLean.

Health trial spreads out

CJ LANG stepped up to support healthier eating habits last month, by distributing fruit and water to school children through its Spar stores.
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Energy boost for Spar

Certas Energy has named Spar as its convenience partner across all 35 of its UK company-owned filling stations .
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Aldi’s back on top with chilled

ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
Natalie Marhsall, trade marketing manager at Aston Manor.

Retail Game Changers: Aston Manor

Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Scotland captain Andy Robertson was shown his mural made up of 5,000 cards.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
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