Easier bag-packing at the checkout
THE company behind Trolley Bags is making a push to reach convenience retailers in Scotland as its company expands.
The product – a system of...
Co-op’s food for thought
DELEGATES at last month’s SNP party conference had some extra debate ‘after hours’ at a fringe meeting organised by The Co-operative.
Chaired by Scottish Grocer...
Food tourism at heart of new strategy
A NATIONAL strategy to boost food tourism in Scotland has been launched
Drinks giants launch think campaigns
DIAGEO – the huge drinks firm behind Smirnoff, Captain Morgan, Baileys and Guinness – has launched a Europe-wide online campaign called Think How You...
Golden Wonder’s radio sound bites
Capital campaign for crisp brand
French coop buys Aston Manor Cider
ASTON Manor Cider, the firm behind Frosty Jack’s and Kingstone Press, has been purchased by French farming and food cooperative Agrial.
In a statement, Aston...
Smaller brings gains for mults
Shoppers are increasingly favouring supermarkets with smaller store formats, according to the latest data from Nielsen .
Filshill backs Grocery Aid
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has teamed up with GroceryAid to offer mental health support to depot staff.
Retail industry reacts to Scottish Budget
Industry bodies have had a lukewarm reaction to the Scottish Budget, with many organisations claiming ScotGov has not gone far enough to support the sector.
Nisa adds stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group firm Nisa added 374 stores to membership in the nine months to the end of last year, including 199 in...
Franklin & Sons adapts to changing tastes
As consumers' tastes shift in the spirits market, so too will their desire for the mixers that come with them and Franklin & Sons reckons it can meet this.
Shaking up convenience
Premium milkshake firm reckons the convenience channel will be a key area to drive up premium sales, especially for its own range.
SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign
Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.
Highlands come to Africa
Eighteen adventurous Highland Spring employees have completed a two-week project in Tanzania to build homes for those in need
Counting the cost of Brexit
Remaining competitive a top priority for retailers
A month on from the UK’s vote to leave the EU industry voices have lined up to express...
Ready and thrilling
New flavours, formats and designs aim to keep RTDs, cocktails and spirit beers on trend
FOR the young adult consumer, innovation is key – be...
