Simon Howie ramps up Asda presence

Perthshire butcher Simon Howie has increased its presence across Asda stores with the firm's products rolling out to the supermarket's stores across the UK.
Sleeper passengers can now purchase Mackie’s chocolate bars on board.

Mackie’s and Caledonian Sleeper launch sweet competition

Mackie's of Scotland and Caledonian Sleeper have teamed up once again to bring consumers the chance to win in a massive giveaway from the firms.
Damian Guha, Mars Petcare UK,

New chief moves in at Mars Petcare

DAMIAN Guha has returned to Mars as managing director for Mars Petcare UK. He had a three-year break at Marks & Spencer, where...

A five year low for April sales

RETAILERS in Scotland experienced their toughest month in five years in April according to the latest figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Best in show

The Scottish Speciality Food Show 2017 brings an array of fine and artisinal products to Glasgow’s SECC this month WITH exports growing higher due to...

Your mission – to be seen

WHAT should we consider as impulse must-stocks? And how can convenience retailers realise the full potential of the various brands and products that lay...

Aldi trial expanded

Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
Faraz Iqbal (left) and Dennis Williams (right) warned of cost pressures.

Costs stack up for retail

NEXT year, the minimum wage will increase across all age brackets and, while plenty of retailers would be happy to pay their staff more, it’s the economic reality is complex.

Nisa enhances convenience in Thurso

Nisa has unveiled the results of a £260k investment into one of its symbol stores in Thurso following an investment from a local retailer.

Scotland’s top brands: 3. Simon Howie

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number three.
supermarket aisle of festive items

Inflated festive retail sales expected

Christmas sales for 2022 are expected to be record-breaking, according to market research firms.

Bring it on

Renfrew retailer Mohammed Jamil reveals his plan to open a new c-store across the street from Aldi By John McNee MOHAMMED Jamil has 25 years of...

A world of difference

Scottish Grocer speaks to three leading retailers to learn their approach to biscuits and cakes BISCUITS have become an everyday treat for Scots and recent...
Smirnoff

Pure and simple

Scotland’s off-trade vodka market still dominated by the big two 2015 is shaping up to be a good year for vodka in Scotland after a...
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Nisa bins waste

NISA retailers have reached hit a major milestone, saving 100,000 meals through the symbol’s partnership with Too Good To Go.
Food-to-go section in Spar

CJ Lang digital celebrations

Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang welcomed guests to the firm’s first ever virtual trade show last month