CCEP highlights healthy way to drive sales
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has been stressing to convenience retailers the importance of stocking low and no-sugar soft drinks, as well as a good energy drinks range.
Four join the fleet
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded is delivery fleet with the addition of four new vehicles.
AG Barr is on the rise
Reformulation doesn’t seem to have slowed growth for AG Barr, according to the latest financial statement from the firm
SGF chief praises his team
Chief executive Pete Cheema has marked 10 years of leading the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) by praising the team around him for transforming the organisation.
C-stores up
Price competition and poor weather combined to make last year a difficult one for soft drinks but some drinks and, in particular, the convenience...
Record event for GroceryAid
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised record funds at its annual ball held in London last month.
Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty
Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock
Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army
Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...
Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
Flaps coming down early
SCOTLAND’S small stores will have to follow the country’s supermarkets and cover up tobacco and related products from 6 April.
But many of the country’s...
DRS regulations coming in 2019
Cabinet Secretary expects legislation next year
Filshill backs Grocery Aid
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has teamed up with GroceryAid to offer mental health support to depot staff.
ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers
Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
Minimum pricing better than tax?
MINIMUM unit pricing or alcohol-content taxation would reduce inequalities in health more than increasing alcohol duty under the current tax system or increasing VAT...
Exciting times ahead
Looking back, 2018 has once again been a year of dynamic change in the environment in which Scottish food companies operate
A fine way to find products
Scotland's Speciality Food Show promises plenty of interest for c-store retailers and wholesalers when it takes place at the SEC in Glasgow from 22 to 24 January.
