Power in a powder
MARS Chocolate Drinks & Treats has added Chocolate M&M’s Hi Protein whey powder to its protein range.
M&S joins forces with Ocado
MARKS & Spencer is set to launch a food delivery service for the first time ever, after it agreed a deal with online supermarket Ocado
Sunshine and sugar-free fuels profits
A sunny summer with strong sales of sugar-free Irn-Bru helped AG Barr’s pre-tax profits rise 9.6% to £38.1m in the year ending 26 January.
Turnover...
Abdul’s 2015 resolution
SGF president lays out the organisation’s ambitions for the year ahead
by John McNee
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation Abdul Majid has a clear goal...
The National Living Wage – the details
Staff costs changed significantly for many convenience retailers in the spring and there’s more to come with the NLW scheduled to reach £9...
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Happy Holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The team at the Scottish Grocer would like to wish you and the whole team a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
Catering for a garden party
SCOTS love an excuse to get outside and will grab any chance to enjoy the sunshine when it shows up
Best Laide plans
A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...
Deposit return trial gets underway
Dennis and Linda Williams welcome guests for launch of 12-week DRS pilot scheme across three c-stores .
Snapping up a plastic trolley solution
Shopping trolley supplier Formbar has snapped up the distribution rights for the Polycart range of plastic trolleys
DJ Naeem to play Checkout Scotland for GroceryAid
DJ Naeem has joined the stellar line-up for Checkout Scotland with the message that the GroceryAid music event is one the Asian retailing community shouldn’t miss.
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.
Healthy Living boost for berries
SCOTTISH berries are at the heart of the latest campaign from the SGF Healthy Living Programme.
The ‘Tis the Season to be Berry’ campaign urges...
Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle
Vodka brands choose the rainbow
Two of the biggest vodka brands in the Scottish off-trade have launched campaigns supporting LGBT rights, with both brands highlighting that 2017 marks 50...
