MFG’s Murco deal adds 228 sites and 200 dealers
FUEL firm Murco has sold its retail business, including 228 forecourt sites, to Motor Fuel Group (MFG) in a deal reported to be worth...
Counter measures
With the shutters now down on tobacco gantries across the country, this could be the time to highlight e-cigarette displays.
A month on from the...
Director of food named
SIMON Millard has been appointed the new director of food at FareShare.
Aldi reaches for sixth spot
Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose
Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months
DEEP discounter Aldi could...
An Irngetic new release – Irn-Bru Energy is here
The Scottish soft drinks market is set for a major shake-up after AG Barr announced the launch of Irn-Bru Energy
Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Food sales growing
Covid restrictions had a negative effect on retail during October according to the latest figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG
Guidance for impulse
UNITAS Wholesale has launched its latest Plan for Profit Impulse Category Guide.
Dressing for trick or treat
Families entering into the spirit of Halloween have boosted the spend on the fancy dress festival to £330m according to AG Barr.
The Irn-Bru manufacturer suggests...
We have lift off
CHILDREN’S chocolate brand Kinder has launched its new Kindernauts website and activity programme with an on-pack ‘Win Personalised Backpacks’ promotion across the Kinder Chocolate...
Bonus scheme review on hold
The Scottish Government has announced it will delay the review of the Small Business Bonus Scheme (SBBS)
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.
Tayto banks on the price point in convenience
The Tayto Group remains committed to delivering more punch per crunch with PMP packs of its crisps remaining set at £1 for sharing packs.
Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.
Spirit gift packs in c-store exclusive
A gift pack of Grant’s whisky and six collectable glasses is being offered to the c-store sector. The glasses reflect the history of the...
Coke ‘part of the solution’ – Calorie counting
COCA-COLA is going head-to-head with health campaigners who blame fizzy drinks for weight problems by repositioning itself as “part of the solution to the...
