Leonard for VP

Day-Today controller takes on key SGF role THE Scottish Grocers Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Leonard as its new vice-president. With a wealth of...
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Plug pulled on promos ban

ScotGov holds fire on HFSS legislation

Confidence boosts retail

As pandemic restrictions ease, shopper confidence remains strong according to the latest IGD shopper confidence index, with financial confidence hitting a new high
Hardys Zero is said to have a good flavour thanks to its de-alcoholising method.

Catering for Dry January – and Damp January

Accolade Wines reckons its Hardys Zero offerings will appeal to Dry January consumers' taste buds, while The Knowledge Bank has highlighted the Damp January trend.

Quick time

Whether it’s for snacks or meals, consumers want their pasta pronto and their rice and noodles even faster. SPEED appears to be increasingly important ...

Justice for Scottish postmasters

ScotGov has finally unveiled its own Post Office Offences Bill which promises to exonerate Scottish sub-postmasters in line with the rest of the UK.
Is sugar next in line to be given public-enemy stauts by health activists and lobbyists? The white stuff has featured in a number of statements from a variety of organisations in recent weeks. But director of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation Colette Backwell reckons the media heat and light is unhelpful while food producers and others await the release in the summer of in-depth scientific analysis of the effects on diet of sugar and other carbohydrates.

Wait for the facts on sugar

THE launch of the new health non-governmental organisation Action on Sugar in January sparked a media furore around sugars which continues to dominate headlines...

Two way radio: Keep your security staff talking

Scotland’s supermarkets are a magnet for criminals, making security a top priority across the sector
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GroceryAid offers staff tips to survive the festive season

GroceryAid warns that workers shouldn't let the pressures of the season to get on top of them
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Spar refits

Two company-owned Spar Scotland stores have been relaunched following major refurbishments.
Colin Smith, chief executive at the Scottish Wholesale Association, stands at a podium with the 2025 redesign of the firm's logo behind him.

Scottish Wholesale Association unveils new logo following annual conference

The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled its new logo design as the firm paid tribute to the hard work of food and drink wholesalers across the country.
United Wholesale Grocers frontage at Glasgow depot.

Nabeel Ramzan steps down from United Wholesale Grocers position

FORMER joint owner of United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Nabeel Ramzan has stepped down from his position to focus on his personal pursuits.
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The discounters dominate again

Lidl and Aldi grow sales continuously while their rivals see growth stagnating
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Strength for senior team

Snacks firm Pladis has strengthened its senior team with new hires to its sales leadership.
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Energy debate on the agenda

Call for voluntary ban on sales to kids
Retailers should match the PMP offer to different demands across shoppers varied missions.

PMP solutions for snack times

Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.