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WHOLESALERS have been encouraged to celebrate the best of their businesses once again by entering for...
Consulation ends on plain packs
Proposals on plain packaging only good for smugglers, retailers warn
RETAILERS and tobacco firms have told the government a proposed ban on cigarette branding will...
Demand rising for takeaway deliveries
ONE in eight UK adults have reported getting delivery from a restaurant or takeaway either for the first time, or more often than usual...
Half of UK smokers say they intend to quit smoking in the next year
More than half of the current smokers in the UK are projected to quit in the next 12 months, according to a new survey from the Office for National Statistics.
Taxing times in the drinks aisle
As the sugar levy on soft drinks comes into effect, Scottish Grocer asks some retailers how it is working
Asda Foundation funds Scottish foodbanks this winter
Supermarket charity initiative Asda Foundation has announced its has donated over £30,000 to Scottish foodbanks in time for the winter season.
Sugar takes on the sour taste of success
CHOCOLATE has long been the dominant player in the confectionery market.
But it’s sugar confectionery that is flavour of the moment. It may only be...
Holding back the years
The search for eternal youth is presenting a new market opportunity for retailers according to one of the biggest players in personal care.
Unilever says that...
Festive chocs on the rise
CHRISTMAS chocolate saw sales value rise 5.3% in 2013 said Cadbury brand owner Mondelez International as it launched its festive range for this year.
Consumers...
National deal for island beer
GLASGOW-based wholesaler Filshill is to distribute the Shetland-produced beers of Lerwick Brewery across Scotland.
Gerry Monaghan, senior alcohol buyer at Filshill, said: “Lerwick Brewery is...
C&C signs up Clarkson
C&C Group has appointed Craig Clarkson as its new off-trade director for its GB business.
Sainsbury’s and Asda deal raises competition concerns
COMPETITION concerns raised over the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda will be the subject of an in depth investigation from the Competition and...
Sustaining the business
OPPORTUNITIES and risks will be on agenda at the Food and Drink Federation’s first Sustainability Convention, which takes place at the British Museum in...
Called to the crumpets
MAYBE we’re just not daft about afternoon tea, or perhaps we simply haven’t developed the habit, but it seems Scots are letting the side...
Fit for forecourts with Forum Insurance
Forum Insurance aims to ensure forecourt retailers have protected themselves against all manner of issues as they continue to face challenges in the sector.
Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
