DRS business case raises big questions
SCOTTISH Grocer analysis of the Scottish Government’s business case for DRS has raised questions over the figures at the heart of deposit return.
Post Office sites attract attention
Commercial property specialists Cornerstone points to successful deals completed in 2018 as a sign that there is a market for decent Post Office sites
Rapid delivery is on the rise
Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal
THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Rogue tobacco maintains sales
Latest figures show illicit cigarettes hold up as legitimate sales tumble
CRIMINALS using illicit methods and networks may have sold 4bn cigarettes in the...
Grocer-fest is heating up
RETAIL benevolent fund Grocery Aid is gearing up to host its biggest festival ever this summer.
Don’t get caught out by new labelling laws, use MenuCal to track your ingredients
With the rise of the ‘conscious consumer’, it is now more important than ever for customers to know exactly what is in their food and identify potential allergen hazards.
Nisa charity launches ‘Pink Friday’
Nisa has launched Pink Friday to turn the spotlight from Black Friday retail bargains to the support its Making a Difference Locally charity provides to communities through retailers.
Meet the Maker: Mackies at Taypack
Melissa Hack, national account manager, talks crisps, provenance and the joys of pickled onion
Giving retailers a break
Independent retailers are being given the chance to win an all-expenses-paid weekend break worth £5,000.
Aldi goes on a hiring bonanza
ALDI is on a recruitment drive in Scotland, with the discounter aiming to recruit 490 new employees across its Scottish operations between now and Christmas.
Not too deer for UK wholesalers
Major expansion for Dundee-based supplier
Interesting times
Oil prices are down, environmental concerns are up, and Tesco could be on the verge of radically reshaping the independent forecourt market. To help...
Product of the Year 2024 nominations are open now
The countdown is on for the Product of the Year 2024 as nominations for the awards have now officially opened, marking the firm's 20th anniversary.
SG special feature: Estonian DRS
With the Scottish Government now committed to introducing a returns scheme, Scottish Grocer headed out to Estonia with some top retailers
AG Barr powers up energy category
Soft drinks giant AG Barr says its range of energy drinks will meet new HFSS restrictions in Scotland and appeal to consumers' needs.
