Jetting off to the races
FUEL brand Jet is revving up for its fourth year as the official fuel partner of Silverstone Classic, the racing event, which takes place...
Grocer goes to war on waste
Campaign group says households could save £35 a week
THE food waste issue hit the headlines last month as giant supermarket Tesco said it was...
Small lift for Scottish food
GROCERY had an uninspiring festive period in Scotland, according to sales figures for the five weeks to 28 December.
Warbies most wanted again
WARBURTONS has repeated its 2013 performance and has been named the UK’s most-chosen brand.
Research group Kantar’s annual survey of international markets’ favourite fast-moving...
Ice cream of the crop
Nearly 100 years after his grandad opened a small cafe in Hamilton, David Equi has helped Equi’s Ice Cream become one of Scotland’s fastest-growing firms. We asked him how.
Black pack no more
QUORN has begun removing black plastic from its packaging.
Celebrating a national larder
The stage is set for the twentieth annual Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards
Charging on with cup fee
SINGLE-use food and drink containers are high on the agenda again at Holyrood, following the announcement that disposable coffee cups could soon carry a mandatory charge.
A thirst for a special offer
Price-marked packs have become the new norm in many product categories in convenience outlets. That’s unlikely to change anytime soon. But there are some...
No stopping online sales
ONLINE grocery sales reached record highs, in February, according to the latest figures from data specialists NeilsenIQ and Kantar.
Event to promote top Scottish produce
Scottish c-store retailers will have the chance to check out some of the nation’s finest produce at Scotland’s Speciality Food & Drink Show.
Liquid market
Forecourts have a choice of water supplier. In a market flooded by competitors, it’s worth asking if you are getting the best deal.
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Paying the price of modesty – Retailers footing censor costs
Retailers left footing the bill to hide lads’ mag covers
RETAILERS are not being supplied with modesty boards to cover all the lads’ mags which...
Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box
Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.
Crackdown
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) says it’s about to crack down on “some of the UK’s most notorious hotspots for the sale and supply...
Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.
