Slow recovery for food

Total sales are still in decline but food sales in Scotland were up by 2.5% in May compared to the same month in 2019
pet food

Time for healthy pet options?

WITH a quarter of UK households having a dog, and nearly one in five keeping at least one cat, the nation’s love affair with...
Irn Bru cans on orange backgroun

Essential in the chiller

A DIVERSE range in the soft drinks chiller would appear to be essential to soft drinks success in convenience, according to AG Barr.
Snappy Shopper app

Getting snappy on TV

C-store delivery app Snappy Shopper has released its first national TV, video on-demand, radio and online advertising campaign
Karin Hayhow and Jane Spiers

Sprinkling some charitable help

Mackie’s donates to Aberdeenshire charity
Lomond Wholesale trucks

A helping hand for the NHS

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff in Scotland

PayPoint promises new approach

But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...
The SRC claims failure to strike a deal with the EU could send prices soaring.

No deal no option for retail says SRC

The SRC claims failure to strike a deal with the EU could send prices soaring

Scotmid gives backing to craft soda start-up

SCOTMID Co-operative has invested in new company The Start-Up Drinks Lab.

Big birthday for Swizzels

90 years of confectionery success

Ready for the biggest night

WE’RE almost there. After months of judging visits that reached all across Scotland the finalists have been chosen and we’re all ready for the...

Slim title beefs up as mags fall

WANT to sell more magazines? Then look for customers keen on slimming or sewing. Those are among the mags that are doing best while...
Robert Graham and Michelle Kibaris

Milk queen is crowned

SCOTTISH dairy Graham’s has appointed its first ever ‘milk ambassador’.
Moira Dean at Scottish Grocer Awards

Retailers make the difference in 2020

The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
Tesco,

Tesco boss goes after profit warning

PHILIP Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, has expressed “enormous relief” to be leaving the supermarket chain. He announced his departure as it became clear that...
Jolly Rancher sweets are laid out against a black background.

Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland

Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.