Diageo celebrates a Royal Five
Spirits company Diageo has received five Royal Warrants of Appointment from King Charles III across a range of its wine and spirits brands.
Product of the Year finds the emotions driving sales
Product of the Year has identified the key emotions that have been behind driving sales over the past 12 months in retail in a new consumer poll.
ScotGov launches new vape consultation
The Scottish Government has launched a new consultation about the incoming disposable vape ban, which is set to run for six weeks.
Awards profile – Symbol Store of the Year (single-store) 2015
Winner:
Pinkie Farm convenience store, Musselburgh
Symbol Store of the year (single-store business) – in association with Scottish Grocer magazine
Interview with Colin Smith, owner (pictured...
Moniaive retailer takes on senior SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has strengthened its line of succession with the appointment of a new junior vice-president.
Moniaive retailer Graham Watson has taken on...
Don’t rain on the parade
Firms reckon off-sales will go well this summer
IT’S a bit of a cliché to say the Scottish summer is unpredictable, but it’s a cliché...
Jam firm adds a saucy dimension – New from R&W Scott
SCOTTISH jam producer, family-owned company R&W Scott, is tempting home bakers with a new range of premium sauces, designed to fill cakes, accompany desserts...
Boost for convenience tech
Boost for convenience tech
Payments turn a profit
PAYPOINT had a lucrative 2017 according to the payment firm’s preliminary results for the year ending 31 March 2018, with the firm posting pre-tax profits of £52.9m.
Printer upgrade from PayPoint
Paypoint has updated the printing solution for its Collect+ delivery service.
Change is afoot in symbol sector
Mergers, acquisitions and the collapse of P&H have made their mark on the fascia landscape
Changing of the guard at Tormore
THE Tormore distillery and brand is set to change hands, following a deal between Elixir Distillers and Pernod Ricard.
Market News | Olbas, Giffard Liqueurs, Eden Mill, Nairn’s
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Bright white forecasts
DAIRY products obviously have one thing in common, they’re derived from milk. But the dairy category has become increasingly diverse in recent times. That...
UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s
AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
Oversupply hits growth
Solid year for dairy brand
THE last few years have seen many changes in the milk industry across Europe and one of the success stories...
