Crisis changes habits
The cost-of-living crisis is radically altering how we shop, cook and eat, according to the annual BBC Good Food Nation survey.
Restrictions drive growth
Covid-19 continues to boost spend
Passing the golden torch
AFTER 58 years at the helm, Douglas Rae, founder and managing director of Golden Casket Confectionery has announced his decision to retire.
A world of difference
Scottish Grocer speaks to three leading retailers to learn their approach to biscuits and cakes
BISCUITS have become an everyday treat for Scots and recent...
Court battle ahead over plain packs vote
TOBACCO firms have confirmed they will be taking legal action against new plain packaging regulations.
Yesterday, the House of Commons voted overwhelmingly in favour of...
Uncertainty we can do without
OPINION polls suggest many Scots have still to decide which way they will vote on 18 September. But in Spar, Logans Road in Motherwell...
In with the new
Scotmid has continued its expansion across Scotland by opening a new eco-friendly purpose-built convenience store in Drumnadrochit
Nearly one in four households struggling
Despite grocery price inflation hitting its lowest rate in over two years, nearly one in four households claim they still are struggling, according to Kantar.
Forecourt operator is at it again
Fresh from opening the UK’s first ever Jet and Spar dual-branded site in 2015, forecourt retailer Brian Connolly is set to team up with Jet on a new site.
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."
Cadbury partners with Alzheimer’s Research
Cadbury has shown its support for Alzheimer's Research UK with the launch if its Memory Bar Boxes in a bid to grow awareness and support for the charity.
Teaming up to bring savings
Retail app provider Jisp has reached an agreement with brand-to-consumer business *Shopt to give retailers access to new offers.
Job done at logistics site
GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has officially opened its new logistics facility depot
Get ready for real time PAYE
THE biggest overhaul to the Pay As You Earn (PAYE) system in almost 70 years is approaching fast and HMRC says it’s time for...
Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
