Matchmaking in the north
FOOD and drink buyers met producers from the North East at Scotland Food & Drink’s regional showcase in Inverurie last month.
Major gift from Certas
Certas Energy was on hand to spread Christmas cheer to sick children in Glasgow over the festive period
Make town centre policy watertight
Small shops groups call for crackdown on loopholes to stop more out-of-town superstore projects
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Association of Convenience Stores have...
It’s full steam ahead at Eros
Dundee station store is coming soon .
January to the sales rescue
Retail monitor records best growth since April 2011
SCOTS hit the shops in January: the country’s total retail sales were up 2% on 2012. According...
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...
Subs and stamps grow the family
Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
Food sees New Year hangover
January sales slump follows positive Christmas performance
FOLLOWING a Christmas blow-out, Scotland’s food sales were hit by a New Year hangover in January. The Scottish...
Cider is hot stuff
HOT weather and the music festival season have been good news for Swedish fruit cider brand Kopparberg. In the first half of July, sales...
It’s time to have your say on DRS
RETAILERS have an opportunity to weigh in on the future of DRS via an open consultation seeking views on a range of options for...
Getting ready for new plastic rules
The increase in takeaway operations has driven a rise in the use of single-use items related to serving and eating food. These single-use items cannot be recycled and so end up as waste
Seven up as Jet adds sites
FUEL brand Jet has expanded its network, adding seven new sites in recent months. The firm says the new sites have added a combined...
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%...
Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland
Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.
School lunch drinks on a health kick
A back to school display of soft drinks, snacks and sandwiches can encourage incremental sales and push up profits, says Maurice Newton, sales and...
Multibuy ban ‘cuts alcohol sales’
NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases
THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen...
