Grocery inflation hits new record high
According to the latest Kantar market research, grocery price inflation sat at 16.7% during the four weeks to 22 January.
Spar spooks it up
Spar is running deals on brands like Robinsons, Haribo, Cadbury, Doritos, San Miguel and a range of Spar brand items specially for Halloween.
The symbol...
Industry backs Purple Tuesday
Stores across UK commit to support disabled customers
RETAILERS across the UK are doing their bit to support disabled customers today (12 November) as part...
FareShare plea to food sector
Charity FareShare is appealing for more "food partners" as it faces massive demand for help because of the cost-of-living crisis.
Make sure there’s water everywhere
WATER is one of the winners whenever the sun comes out. According to Scott Dickson, senior brand manager at Highland Spring Group: “Summer is...
Scotmid weathers the storms
Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
Funding for new distillery
Construction will begin this year on a new distillery 30 miles west of Glasgow
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Capsule super slim replaces two lines
TOBACCO firm JTI this month launches what it says is the UK’s first super slim capsule cigarette. Silk Cut SuperSlims Choice is now available...
It’ll Cost You campaign drives home danger of proxy buying
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has announced the return of its 'It'll Cost You' campaign to help deter proxy buying over the summer months.
Cadbury festive NPD unwrapped
CHRISTMAS has come early for Cadbury as parent firm Mondelez International unveiled its festive lineup at The Sanderson Hotel in London late last month,...
Vanilla’s back
TEN years after its last appearance on British shelves, CCE has brought back Vanilla Coke.
This time around it comes in a 330ml can, 500ml...
Convenience in brief | PayPoint and Lomond Wholesaler news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together two news stories covering recent events.
Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn
Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced.
The figure was up...
Mars has sweet solutions for the bitter cold
As the winter weather settles in and plenty of shoppers feel the chill, Mars reckons its Galaxy Hot Chocolate drinks could go down a treat.
Instant snacks target young takeaway lovers
THE rising cost of dining out, or ordering a takeaway, is providing a significant boost for the big-night-in market, especially for quick-to-prepare hot snacks,...
