Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Aldi reaches for sixth spot
Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose
Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months
DEEP discounter Aldi could...
Jisp marks three years of Scan & Save
Retail tech firm Jisp has marked three years of its Scan & Save app with retailer testimonies praising the money saving service.
Keep your customers Thirsty for More with Pepsi
It’s no secret that the soft drinks market continues to evolve, with consumers eager to try the latest flavours and most innovative drinks. But aside from all the change, one thing has remained the same - cola continues to reign supreme.
Taxing times in the drinks aisle
As the sugar levy on soft drinks comes into effect, Scottish Grocer asks some retailers how it is working
Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative
UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.
TRA calls for no more tax hikes
The Tobacco Retailers’ Alliance is calling on the UK Government to rule out further increases in tobacco tax in this year’s Autumn Budget.
Counting on cash
ATM-using forecourt customers spend more than others and more than eight in 10 consumers plan shopping trips with ATM availability in mind, says new...
NI and NMW hikes have cost 6,000 jobs, according to Scottish Grocers’ Federation’s annual...
SGF president Graham Watson says retailers can’t afford to invest in their business because they are swamped with the rising cost of doing business.
New Filshill ready to roll
KeyStore brand owner plans new Scottish food and drink sub-brand and revamps full marketing strategy
GLASGOW-based delivered wholesaler and KeyStore symbol group brand owner JW...
Moving towards moderation
RECENT world events may have many reaching for a bottle, but Dan Harwood, head of wine education for Eisberg, reckons alcohol-free products could be...
Now is the time to work together
There has been no shortage of official analysis of the horsemeat incidents that took place in Europe earlier this year. A variety of reports...
Membership soars at SWA
THE Scottish Wholesale Association has bolstered its numbers following a recruitment drive that saw 27 wholesalers join as members during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Rollover has a cheesy rollout
Food-to-go brand Rollover has expanded on its range of burgers with a cheesy double helping in the buns with an aim to drive the brand's sales in convenience.
Craft inspires new trends
CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. After aiding growth in the gin category in the...
President appointed
ALLAN Leighton has been appointed the new president of GroceryAid by its board of trustees.
