Double for Portman
Scottish spirits giant Edrington UK, and global wine firm Treasury Wine Estates have joined the Portman Group.
Spar hits the net
SPAR Scotland celebrated the return of its Future Stars Cup girls football tournament last month.
Black pack no more
QUORN has begun removing black plastic from its packaging.
Fox’s plots a new future
MIX one conversationally very confident panda, £10m worth of marketing support, a new umbrella branding strategy, a catchline that’s designed – in more ways...
Close to the door
Bottled water is a drinks category that sees major increases in sales in hot summer weather.
But even if the weather isn’t scorching, good positioning in...
Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
Discounters lean in on gin
GERMAN discounters Lidl and Aldi will both launch Scottish gin festivals this month.
Supermarket sweeps decks
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has announced changes to its management structure that are expected to result in job losses.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Chris Cobb at KeyStore Express Cults, which was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at our 2023 awards thanks in part to its customer-first mentality and willingness to adapt to change.
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into...
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into WHSmith stores.
Taking the low road
The sugar issue in soft drinks is influencing manufacturer, retailer and consumer behaviour but there are other important trends too.
SOFT drinks is becoming a...
Cheering up communities
Scotmid’s campaign to keep communities smiling during lockdown is back for a second time and has attracted the support of some Scottish celebs.
Tesco creates 16,000 jobs
Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business
Store franchise to head north?
TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop is remaining tight-lipped on rumours that it could be about to extend its franchise scheme...
Fears over closures
SAINSBURY’S proposed merger with Asda could lead to up to 300 store closures, despite initial assurances that no shops would be shut
