Moves at Hubbard

REFRIGERATION firm Hubbard Products has appointed Brian Clark regional sales manager covering Scotland and the North of England to the M62 corridor.
The front cover of the Suntory DRS: What's In Store for the UK? report with an image of a reverse vending machine next to it.

Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers

Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
Pets are eating better food than their owners, with treats proving particularly recession-proof. UK shoppers spent £239 million on treating their animals in 2012.

It’s a dog’s life and a good life

Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...

The Co-op swoops in on Nisa

Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
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Scottish Grocer Awards 2020: Worthy winners

Convenience retail stars gathered together for a night of celebration at the Scottish Grocer Awards

Scotmid digs deep for SAMH

RETAILER Scotmid has donated thousands of pounds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Spar is running an online gaming campaign that could see consumers win £10,000 cash.

Spar shoppers can win a Frozen Fortune

Spar shoppers in can win big over the next few weeks, with four £10,000 grand prizes up for grabs through the convenience symbol's latest online gaming campaign – Frozen Fortune.
Former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass has visited Booker symbol stores in Glasgow to encourage football fans to buy their match-day essentials from their local convenience retailer.

Booker Group launches summer football campaign

Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
The Times newspaper on a cup of coffee

Delivery deal for Menzies

MENZIES Distribution has reached a new UK-wide five year partnership arrangement with Newsprinters.

Lucozade and Ribena on the market

PHARMACEUTICALS giant GlaxoSmithKline has put its drinks brands Ribena and Lucozade up for sale to concentrate on its core business. Global sales of Ribena grew...

Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS

Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Bestway present NSCPP with cheque

Thinking of the children

THE Bestway Foundation flexed its charitable muscles last week, donating six figures to children’s charity the NSPCC.

Even more rumours

A potential deal between Bestway and Costcutter would see the wholesaler enter into a supply deal with the symbol group
A group of people stand together in a classroom setting with LifeVac devices as well as a practice dummy on the floor.

Spar Condorrat spreads its LifeVac mission across Lanarkshire

Spar Clyne Condorrat has worked alongside LifeVac to deliver its life-saving devices and training to three different schools across the Cumbernauld area.
The Mills Milk team aim to ensure that the customer experience is always good.

Dairy far from run of the Mills

Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.