Booker sees profits rise

WHOLESALE and cash & carry giant Booker saw profit before tax rise 10% in the first half of its trading year, despite a decline...

Discounters slow as Tesco jumps

Aldi and Lidl lowest growth since 2011 say researchers DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl have seen their lowest level of growth in five years, according to...

Spar hits the net

SPAR Scotland has extended its partnership with the Scottish Football Association. The partnership will see the symbol continue to sponsor the Scottish Women’s National Team...
Jamie Buchanan, SGF’s Go Local programme director, right, and colleague Aidan Smith signing the Scotland Loves Local Pledge.

SGF signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge

The Scottish Grocers' Federation is backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland and has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can.
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Brexit means challenges

Scottish independent retailers say Brexit is already affecting business

Superheroes smash record

BUNGEE jumps, head-shaving events and much more all contributed to the record-breaking year when staff and members of Scotmid Co-operative raised £370,000 for blood...
Bloom in Profit display at a Bestway Wholesale depot featuring unique stands for the promotion including a host of brands and products.

Bestway Wholesale kicks off Easter campaign

Bestway Wholesale is set to support its retail customers this season with its new Easter campaign 'Bloom in Profit' promising exclusive promotions on big brands.

Retailers give something back

KEYSTORE retailers spread some festive goodwill over the Christmas period with food bank dumpbins
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Symbol rolls out data-led planogram

UNITED Wholesale Grocers (UWG) flagship symbol group Lifestyle Express has issued a new data-driven planogram.

Soft drinks value touching £10bn

AT first glance, the latest in the series of Britvic Soft Drinks Reviews seems to suggest the brands that fill drinks chillers across the...
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More info please – Animal welfare concern

ANIMAL welfare is a growing consumer issue, with a new study showing that eight out of 10 UK shoppers want labels which clearly show...
A KeyStore lorry is parked outside the JW Filshill depot in Renfrew.

Filshill scoops top awards from The Advantage Group

JW Filshill has scooped up two top awards from The Advantage Group in recognition of its route to market service and KeyStore fascia group.

Chance to win a Scotmid listing

SCOTMID has joined forces with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new competition promoting local produce. Food and drink suppliers across Scotland are being...
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022

The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022/23

Insights from top brands, suppliers and experts should stand Scottish retailers in good stead as the convenience channel continues to evolve

Retailers miss out on sales boost says JTI

THE majority of retailers are failing to take advantage of an increase in cigar sales over the Christmas period, according to tobacco giant JTI. The...

Co-op trials free customer taxis

THE Co-op plans to trial a delivery service in Edinburgh that will offer customers – and their shopping – a free taxi home. Following a...