The new 2D barcode benefits brands, retailers and customers.

New barcodes enhance shopper experiences

The latest 2D barcodes from GS1 UK connect physical products to the digital world, giving retailers and consumers a wealth of information.

Drinks key to a great night in

PIZZA, curry, crisps, confectionery – all staples of a Big Night In. But while the food on offer is important, the drink options can be what make or break an evening.

Encouraging healthy living

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been putting its weight behind the Healthy Living Programme, distributing free fruit to kids across the country.
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Snapping up a big partner

Snappy Shopper has secured another major contract, joining forces with Scotmid in Edinburgh.
The Scotmid team at the Sammies award celebrating their double award win.

Scotmid bags a double win at Sammies awards

Scottish convenience retailer Scotmid has bagged a double win at the Sandwich & Food to Go Industry Awards for its operations.

Health focus has helped category

Firms find premium soft drinks in ascendancy HEALTH has been high on the agenda for the soft drinks category in recent years with producers reformulating...

Promotions hit an 11 year low

SPENDING on supermarket promotions has hit its lowest level in 11 years, consumer insight firm Nielsen has revealed, with deals generating 26% of all...
Members of the Scotmid team stand together in their office holding the GroceryAid Gold trophy.

Scotmid celebrates GroceryAid Gold award

Retail chain Scotmid has been recognised for its efforts to support industry charity GroceryAid by being named as a GroceryAid Gold Supporter.

Pay hikes not sustainable

Retailer groups say proposed NLW increases will cut staff totals PLANNED increases to the National Living Wage could be unsustainable, convenience retail bodies have warned. The...

Craft … a convenient opportunity?

CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer. Craft...
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Bru puts in phenomenal performance

SCOTLAND’S other national drink Irn-Bru enjoyed its biggest every year in 2017 with total brand sales up 8% on 2016.

Healthy eating trend gaining traction

THE healthy eating trend is fighting fit according to figures from data and technology firm IRI.
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McQueen dairies to dream

Glasgow-based dairy McQueens has purchased Müller’s East Kilbride facility as part of a multi-million pound expansion .

Amazon store open in London

DIGITAL retail giant Amazon has opened a new till-less store concept in London.
Symbol stores account for a small amount of the Kantar Worldpanel grocery totals but they are showing good rates of growth that, in the most recent period, were well ahead of the supermarket giants’ performances.

Growing symbols beat grocer giants

BRITAIN’S symbol stores and independent food and drink retailer grew at a faster rate than all of the big four supermarkets and beat the...

Product recalls jump by 50%

Legal firm counts 84 product withdrawals RECALLS of food and drink products in the UK hit their highest level for seven years in 2014-15, commercial...