Inflation is a closure risk
INFLATION is tightening the screw on Scottish retailers, as rising utility costs, higher food and drink prices and the prospect of increased wage bills from April heaps pressure on independents.
More growth for CJ Lang
CJ LANG’s business turnaround strategy continues to pay dividends for the Spar Scotland wholesaler, with turnover and profits on the rise.
Minimum wage to jump 3%?
Retail bodies concerned by Low Pay Commission’s call to raise NMW from £6.50 to £6.70 an hour
THE Low Pay Commission’s call for a 3%...
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.
Vape deal for EG
E-liquid business Dinner Lady has bolstered its ties with EG Group through a new supplier deal with the forecourt giant
More shops hit in drinks swoops
SHOPS in South Lanarkshire and Glasgow were targeted last month when more than 40 officers from HMRC, South Lanarkshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland...
KP Nuts is right on target with Luke Littler darts partnership
KP Nuts has partnered up with darts sensation Luke Littler ahead of the PDC World Darts Championships to help drive up the brand's awareness this Christmas.
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022
The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
Premier slashes prices on staples
SYMBOL group Premier has lowered the wholesale price on bread, milk and sugar so its retailers can offer everyday low prices on the important...
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.
Bonanza sells an extra million
WHOLESALER and symbol store group Nisa says last month’s Bank Holiday Bonanza initiative saw it achieve £1.1m in additional sales as retailers took advantage...
Development drive – Lidl to spend £30m on Scottish push
RETAIL chain Lidl says its first branding campaign in Scotland has boosted customer numbers by more than 20% and has led it to launch...
Thousands of job losses at Tesco
Tesco has announced a redundancy programme that could see 4,500 people out of work .
Manufacturers go extra mile
Scottish firms step up during COVID crisis
Raising the bar
Chocolate comes in an almost bewildering and widening range of shapes and forms, and in a variety of pack styles and sizes. But...
Rapid tests for staff
Bestway has introduced Lateral Flow Testing (LTF) for Covid-19 across its wholesale business
