Booker’s big buy
Takeover could see mega symbol stable serving more than 9% of UK fascia stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group owner Booker is to buy symbol...
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Playing it cool at BFFF awards
Some of the biggest names in frozen food have had cause for celebration this summer, at the Frozen Food Awards 2022.
Clarity needed on key issues
SCOTTISH Grocers’ Federation chief executive Pete Cheema has voiced major concerns around the development of Scotland’s deposit return scheme.
Fuel duty slashed and NI threshold to rise
FUEL duty will be cut by 5p from six o'clock tonight (23 March), with a £3,000 increase in the National Insurance threshold to follow,...
Launch of new kingmaker
REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes.
The company has revealed two new...
Every little bit helps this Easter
Tesci is calling on charities and community groups across the UK to get in touch to receive surplus food as part of a charity drive in the run up to Easter .
Paterson Arran sold
BURTON'S Biscuit Co has bought Scottish shortbread producer Paterson Arran.
The terms of the deal remain confidential, but it also includes Paterson Arran owned brands...
Ask the expert: Forum Insurance
Retailers should ensure they have got proper cover for their stores because having the correct insurance is the best policy, say the experts from Forum Insurance.
Scotland’s top brands: 8. Malcolm Allan
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 brand No.8 – Malcolm Allan.
Southern takes chilled role
CHILLED foods specialist Kerry Foods has promoted Victoria Southern to the role of marketing director for kids dairy snacking.
She moves into her new role...
SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP
The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.
NPD spree for Easter
Mondelez lays out 2018 plan
Bestway buys Costcutter
Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.
Healthy Living Programme tours Spar stores
Spar Scotland embraced the spirit of the Commonwealth Games by teaming up with the Healthy Living Programme.
Plastic pulled from steak
ALDI has introduced cardboard packaging across its entire steak range in Scotland
