Percol brewing up sustainable packs

Binning plastic a key trend for 2019
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Food to stay fierce says Scotmid chief

Last issue we reported on an increase in Scotmid’s profit in the first half of its trading year. Speaking to Scottish Grocer, chief executive...
Retailers can capture the caffeine-fix shop by meeting the demands in the energy category through the likes of PWR-BRU.

AG Barr caters for the morning rush

Bosses at AG Barr have been highlighting how their PWR-BRU and Rubicon Raw energy drink ranges can help satisfy shopper demand for a morning caffeine fix.

ONS report reveals lackluster growth

SRC puts politicians in spotlight over tough conditions
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Employment law set for changes

We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store? What...
Refrigeration represents a significant proportion of energy consumption in convenience stores and so selection of highly energy efficient systems can play an important role in reducing emissions and running costs. Given current trends around food to go and healthy eating, many retailers could be looking to expand their chilled sections in the year ahead. Companies such as The Jordon Group can provide a range of options to improve refrigeration while cutting energy consumption.

Ready to go green?

MUCH has been made of the environmental and ethical benefits of energy efficiency. However, ‘going green’ can be as much about business survival as...
DJ Naeem has joined the line-up for Checkout Scotland.

DJ Naeem to play Checkout Scotland for GroceryAid

DJ Naeem has joined the stellar line-up for Checkout Scotland with the message that the GroceryAid music event is one the Asian retailing community shouldn’t miss.
(left) NZN boss Simon Heppner.

Call to action at COP

URGENCY and action were the watchwords at Net Zero Now’s (NZN) Forget2050 COP26 fringe event, held at Drygate Brewery in Glasgow.

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...

Tackle forecourt crime

FORECOURT crime will be the focus of much of the Petrol Retailers Association’s work in 2017, particularly around the operation of hand car washes. Speaking...
A group of representatives from food supplier Bobby's stand in front of two Bobby's branded vans.

Allwyn strengthens support with Bobby’s partnership

Allwyn has partnered up with sweet and savoury foods supplier Bobby's to boost support of The National Lottery services for retailers.
A Day-Today store floor with the counter area, product bins close to the checkout and a staff member behind the till.

Inflation trickles down on consumer goods

Overall inflation remains consistent while some consumer goods continue to trickle down as the ONS reveals its latest data on inflation rates.

Aldi trial expanded

Aldi has been trialling an on-demand delivery service in partnership with Deliveroo
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Support for wholesale

THE Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has welcomed the roll out of a new £5 million fund to support Scottish food and drink wholesalers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic
Unitas Conference 2019

Unitas has big plans

Unitas Wholesale has set out a retail plan for the future, with big ambitions.
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The road well travelled

Retailers in Glasgow and across the Central Belt need to prepare for the impact that congestion, road closures and parking restrictions might have during...