Loved up … but counting the cash
LOVE does not appear to be recession-proof. In figures released last month on Valentines Day, research firm Kantar Worldpanel revealed that the previous year’s...
Co-op celebrates Scottish suppliers
THERE was no shortage of celebrations last night (September 13) at the first-ever Co-op Scottish Supplier Awards, with winners crowned across 11 categories.
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Supporting women
Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
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...
Scotmid digs deep for SAMH
RETAILER Scotmid has donated thousands of pounds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Euro round for pricing fight
Court of Justice set to hear Scottish MUP arguments
THE battle over proposed minimum pricing of alcohol in Scotland moves to the European Court of...
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
Savvy shoppers look for discounts this Christmas
A larger growth in shopping as we approach Christmas is now expected as more consumers aim for the best deal possible.
Jubilee joy for Nisa
NISA’s Making a Difference Locally charity is gearing up to support communities celebrating the Queen’s platinum jubilee this year.
When the sun is out sales go up
DRINKS firms are no strangers to bigging up the opportunity warmer weather provides, but does the sunshine really light up sales figures or is...
Who will be the 2016 confectionery champ?
CONFECTIONERY Retailer of the Year is one of the most fiercely contested Scottish Grocer Awards categories and this year’s final features three top-tier contenders.
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Open up about mental health, urges charity
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is supporting the ‘I’m Fine’ campaign launched by the Mental Health Foundation to encourage Brits to open up about mental health...
Women quitting as smoking slips
Official figures show just over one in five of Scottish adults smoke and figures continue to move downwards as more women move away from...
Convenience in Brief | 1881 Distillery, Four Loko and Britvic news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about alcoholic and soft drinks.
Inflation worries
CONCERNS over rising inflation are denting consumer confidence, according to the latest Shopper Confidence Index report from IGD.
Charity bolsters team
Industry charity GroceryAid has welcomed three new trustees to its board.
