CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet

CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.

Sarwar takes SGF role

UNITED Wholesale Scotland MD Asim Sarwar is set to take on a whole new set of duties following his appointment as the new vice-president...
Spar Coulton retailer Mike Leonard

Major revamp in Coylton

SOUTH Ayrshire independent retailer Chris McCallum has given his Spar store a major overhaul, revamping his offer through a four-week refit.
Fraser Gall, sales director at Brownings the Bakers, and Declan McMahon, managing director at Brownings the Bakers, stand outside a Sainsbury's store holding Brownings products.

Brownings expands its range across Sainsbury’s stores

Family-run bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has expanded its listings across selected Sainsbury's stores in Scotland bringing its scones range into locations.

The must haves – old and new

There’s no agreed technical definition of must-stocks. But some lines are simply expected by consumers to be on shelf and others should be...
Katie Secretan has been appointed as managing director for Co-op Wholesale.

Nisa relaunches as Co-op Wholesale

The Co-op Group has relaunched Nisa as Co-op Wholesale in a move it says shows its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
A family sit around eating chips at a dinner table

McCain’s charity donation supports Family Fund

Chips brand McCain has doubled its 2023 donation to leading UK charity Family Fund.
UWS launched its warehouse of the future concept at the firm’s Queenslie depot in 2019.

Back to the future

UNITED Wholesale Scotland is on course to open its second ‘Warehouse of the Future’, bringing a host of upgrades to its depot on Maxwell Road, Glasgow.
Taylors Snacks says its Lentil Waves range offers consumers a healthier option, which many now seek.

Taylors Snacks promotes ‘healthier’ Lentil Waves

With incoming HFSS regulations now high on the Scottish political agenda, Taylors Snacks has been highlighting its Lentil Waves range as a healthier option for consumers.

Promotions hit an 11 year low

SPENDING on supermarket promotions has hit its lowest level in 11 years, consumer insight firm Nielsen has revealed, with deals generating 26% of all...
Dennis Forsyth, owner of KeyStore Stranrear, stands next to The National Lottery play station in store.

KeyStore retailer pockets £10k from National Lottery

Dennis Forsyth, store owner at KeyStore Stranrear, has scooped up a top prize of £10k as part of The National Lottery's Site, Stock, Sell programme.
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Scotmid sees profit dip

Brodie satisfied in a tough year for all retailers EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw group profits decline by a quarter in the year to 25...

At home for the holidays

Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.
Bringing Summer Home campaign

Summer success

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has been celebrating its highest ever levels of shopper engagement for its summer campaign

Holders to take a drinks refresher

It might seem difficult to believe but it’s nearly time for the first succsessful Personal Licence Holder trainees to carry out their refresher training....
Scotland captain Andy Robertson was shown his mural made up of 5,000 cards.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.