Fuel brand adds five sites
MOTOR fuels brand Jet has added five Scottish sites to its network of forecourts.
The development means the Phillips 66-owned brand has 51 sites across...
Edrington and Beam Suntory to split ways
Leading spirits firms Edrington UK and Beam Suntory are set to end their UK distribution partnership next year as they look to focus on their own portfolios.
You caramel be serious about Terry’s new Chocolate Ball!
Terry’s caramel be serious with its new Chocolate Caramel Ball
New boss for NFRN
THERE is a new face at the top of the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
Co-op ditches plastic bags
Plastic bags are set to be removed from the Co-op and replaced with a compostable alternative
Society still on right track
THE easing of Covid restrictions has affected each arm of Scotmid’s business in different ways, but the society’s latest financial results remain largely positive.
Eddie sets out to ‘grasp the thistle’
Eddie Lynagh became president of Scottish Wholesale for the second time in June. Last month he spoke to Scottish Grocer about returning to the...
Communication is key on cup charges
The Fed has called on the Scottish Government to keep retailers informed and up to date in regards to news on the disposable cup charge.
Land of hope and lunch deals
The British Sandwich Association has a new Union Jack-based logo, designed to underline the sandwich’s proud British roots.
The new logo is part of the...
Gearing up for the future
Forecourt giant EG Group plans to create 32,000 jobs over a five-year period.
Around 22,700 of the proposed roles will be created in the UK between January 2022 and December 2026.
Moy Park ‘turns up the heat’ with Budgens and Ocado contracts
Leading UK food company, Moy Park has secured listings for its new ‘Moy Park BBQ & Roast’ range in Budgens and Ocado from May.
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Water guide for c-stores
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has launched a guide for retailers who wish to offer water refills to customers.
Food flourishing in Scottish stores
Food sales continue to perform well across Scotland
Keep on rolling
Trend for ‘all in one’ RYO packs tipped to continue
THE UK tobacco market is set for some big changes from May, when all products...
Rich shoppers boost food
LAST year saw the fastest rate of economic growth in the UK since 2007 but Mintel’s British Lifestyles report showed consumers spending less on...
Belhaven assures quality in beer
When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
