71% buy non-shop tobacco
MORE than seven in 10 UK smokers are buying tobacco from non-shop sources according to the most recent research published by industry body the...
Push for a ban on promotions
ScotGov ramps up the obesity rhetoric
Bags of attention for sharing packs
Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
Spirits move bears fruit for Kopparberg
Neil Robinson offers his views on how the Swedish cider brand has fared since expanding into spirits
At home in the heart of the city – Oaka Supercity
Update: Oaka Supercity was awarded the Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019. Click here to view their profile video »
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Shreddies The Frosted One packs recalled
Breakfast cereal firm Cereal Partners UK & Ireland has issued a product recall across 14 specific batches of the Nestlé Shreddies The Frosted One packs.
Sugar levy is not too taxing
THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
Two more towns get their Greens
Latest expansion makes seven for Harris
Managing to stay ahead
EXCELLENT category management advice is one of the reasons behind success in the sugar confectionery category, says Wrigley, and it says it will continue...
Scotland’s top brands facing challenges of changing habits
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
Rates chaos is averted
A CONTROVERSIAL plan to hand over control of business rates to local authorities has been quashed at the Scottish Parliament.
Time for change – Whisky performance
Whisky is booming abroad and brands want to import the export magic
TRAVEL almost anywhere in the world where things are going well economically and...
Unitas forms council
Unitas Wholesale has launched a new supplier council representing more than 300 retail, foodservice and on trade suppliers
Gulf fuelling store loyalty
GULF retail is set to launch a new forecourt loyalty programme
Growing call for retail business rates cut
There are growing calls for Scottish retailers to be given a permanent business rates discount ahead of Shona Robison's Holyrood budget on 13 January.
