Tunnock’s growth vision is un-wafer-ing
The Tunnock family have heavily invested in both the confectioner's staff and factory to help meet global demand, as Scottish Grocer discovered on a tour of the production plant.
Tech boss for Britvic
BRITVIC has appointed Sudeep Shetty as group chief information officer
Strong financial results for CJ Lang
The latest relaunch of a Spar Scotland illustrates how confident wholesaler CJ Lang is about the future after it announced a strong set of financial results.
Campaign thrives with Idris
Britvic is continuing its #ThriveOn campaign for multivitamin drink brand, Purdey’s, partnering with film star Idris Elba for a second year.
The new campaign aims...
Symbol puts value label in its own bay
SYMBOL group Londis is launching new own-brand value bays and offering its retailers a collection of SuperValu and Daily Basics products at round prices.
The...
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Hurdles to hop in Booker merger
Tesco deal comes under competition scrutiny
TESCO’S proposed merger with Booker could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”, the UK Competition and Markets Authority...
ATM: an untapped business ally?
An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
No stopping online sales
ONLINE grocery sales reached record highs, in February, according to the latest figures from data specialists NeilsenIQ and Kantar.
The Glenrothes comes home
EDRINGTON will take charge of distribution of The Glenrothes single malt from next month.
The Speyside whisky brand, which is part of Edrington’s portfolio of...
Highland store closes doors
Laggan Stores, in the heart of the Highlands, has closed its doors following a UK Home Office decision to deport the family behind the...
Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Lending a helping paw
Scotmid has been taking the lead when it comes to rehoming animals, as part of its ongoing support of the Scottish SPCA .
Financing offer launch
Specialist commercial finance broker Christie Finance has introduced a new brokerage service for its clients with the launch of Christie Finance Unsecured.
Putting a price on c-stores
THE importance of local convenience stores to their communities is the subject of research being carried out at Stirling University.
Professor Leigh Sparks, of the...
Electric van man is here
MENZIES distribution has gone electric, with the roll out of a new fleet of zero-emission vehicles.
