Anand Cheema Spar Falkirk

"Irn-Bru Energy has been performing extremely well. I’ve got all four varieties, the Original and the Sugar Free in the 330ml and the Original and Sugar Free in the 500ml."
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The Fed slams Evri for commission cuts

The Federation of Independent Retailers has slammed Evri's decision to cut commission rates for retailers across its 'shop-to-shop' deliveries.
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Taking the low road

The sugar issue in soft drinks is influencing manufacturer, retailer and consumer behaviour but there are other important trends too. SOFT drinks is becoming a...

Year of haves and have nots

Dominated by trends like low-sugar, low-alcohol and gluten-free, 2015 was a year when what products didn’t contain became almost as important as what they...

On the wine road

GROCERY industry charity The Grocer Company of Glasgow has branched out to support students on an important wine course. The charity, founded in 1789 by...

Aldi launches first DRS trial

Discounter o­ffering 10p per container ALDI has launched its first Scottish DRS trial in its Bathgate store in West Lothian. Under the trial, Aldi customers will...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2014

Looking for the Scottish property champions

ENTRIES are due to close on 8 November for the Scottish Property Awards, the new commercial and public property programme supported by the Scottish...

Getting with the programme

COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has promised “a step change in convenience retailing” with the launch of its Shopper First Programme. The programme includes new branding the...
Gillian Martin, acting net zero secretary, stands in Scottish Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

Circular Economy Bill receives public backing

The Circular Economy Bill set to introduce charges on single-use disposable items has received support from the public following a consultation.
Outgoing Scottish president Ferhan Ashiq presented Johnson with the award.

Fed thanks Johnson

DANIEL Johnson MSP has been recognised by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) for his support for the sector.
Scotland top 20 FMCG 2023

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023

Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers
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A cigar strategy to deal with the dark

CIGARS don’t form one of the biggest sections of the tobacco market but from a retailer’s point of view they have some distinctly positive...

Donation proves Biggar and better

BIG-HEARTED staff and customers at Brownlies Best-one convenience store in Biggar have raised more than £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Owners Bruce and Donna...

McColl’s takes Co-ops

CONVENIENCE store and newsagent retail chain McColl’s is to buy 298 stores from the Co-op, subject to shareholder and regulatory approval. McColl’s currently has...

Have your say on food strategy

Retailers have until 21 December to share their views on Food Standards Scotland’s (FSS) strategy for 2021-26 – which includes making policy proposals to “support consumers in making healthier choices”
Snappy Shopper has continued to help retailers boost profits through home delivery.

Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.