Now is the time to work together

There has been no shortage of official analysis of the horsemeat incidents that took place in Europe earlier this year. A variety of reports...

Charitea product launches

LibberTEA is a not-for -profit Scottish loose leaf tea company that donates 100% of its profits to various social causes
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It’s full steam ahead at Eros

Dundee station store is coming soon .

Wholesaler awards return

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced its industry programme The Achievers Awards will return for a face-to-face event next year
The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

The GroceryAid Scotland committee volunteers have been working hard to prepare Christmas hampers that they hope will raise thousands of pounds for the charity.
Shoplifting is rising in Scotland.

Police Scotland Retail Crime Taskforce welcomed

The Scottish Retail Consortium has welcomed the launch of Police Scotland’s Retail Crime Taskforce and Action Plan – set up using £3million of Scottish Government funding.

Pick your partner

It’s important to know what you’re getting into when considering a new symbol group. Here’s our checklist. THERE are obvious benefits to partnering with a...
A bottle is input into a DRS machine

Plan for DRS now says Biffa

Waste management firm Biffa has called on retailers to start planning for Scotland’s deposit return scheme before it is scheduled to go live on 16 August 2023.
Skippy Peanut Butter

Kids demand fun at lunch

CHILDREN are reclaiming lunchtime with flavour and convenience top of their wish lists according to Bel UK which says it is responding with an...

Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium

Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.
Ocado delivery van

Rapid delivery is on the rise

Grocery delivery has been growing at breakneck speed in urban areas, according to TWC.
Cathedral City’s Selections, offering an established brand of cheddar in individual portions for lunchboxes and snacking.

Cheese reloaded – Category special

CHILLED and fresh foods, which grew at over 45% in the convenience sector over the last four years, according to IGD, are crucial products...

Proposing a toast

Kingsmill aims to help consumers find new possibilities for a breakfast favourite Bread has been a staple of British households for as far back as...
Two children play infront of a McColls store front

Competition concern

THE Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched an investigation into Morrisons’ acquisition of McColls.

Demanding conference

THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Bruce and Donna Morgan Brownlies Biggar

C-store heroes take prizes

Retailers have been singled out for prizes for service to their communities as part of the High Street Heroes Awards