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Sales ‘bleak’ says SRC

TOTAL retail sales in Scotland fell by almost a quarter in February, according to the latest figures published by the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).

Fruit still the flavour of NPD

SCiders take eight of top 10 drinks launches in 2015 What are you likely to be devoting more of your beer, wines and spirits shelf...
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FM open to retail voucher scheme for Scots

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme similar to the High Street Voucher Scheme introduced...
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Leach has left Nisa

NISA sales director Steve Leach has left his position, in pursuit of new opportunities.

Transformation of a Monster

Amid calls for healthier cereals with less sugar, Monster Brands aims to position its products ahead of the trends.
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Instant snacks target young takeaway lovers

THE rising cost of dining out, or ordering a takeaway, is providing a significant boost for the big-night-in market, especially for quick-to-prepare hot snacks,...
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New hygiene partnership

Dettol and CleanedUp share hygiene solutions

Wintertime woes

Winter can be a difficult time for retailers, with bad weather impacting on the roads and the forecourts. But recent months have seen yet...
Inflation may be dipping but consumer confidence is plummeting.

Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter

While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
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ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market

The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
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KP Snacks launches £45k retailer giveaway

Retailers have the chance to bag one of 90 £500 cash prizes in KP Snacks latest giveaway promotion with its Heritage Everyday Value crisps range.
Retailers should consider lower-calorie options to match demands, say bosses for White Claw.

White Claw aims for healthy sales

Bosses for the hard seltzer White Claw believe retailers can capitalise on the demand from younger drinkers for lower-calorie options.
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A positive December performance for Scottish retail

Scottish retailers saw a bright end to 2022, with a rise in sales, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Almost half of malt whisky sold in the UK is bought as gifts says Glenfiddich distributor First Drinks.

Time for change – Whisky performance

Whisky is booming abroad and brands want to import the export magic TRAVEL almost anywhere in the world where things are going well economically and...
Mumtaz Ali and his wife took to the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 stage to receive the Tobacco Retailer of the Year accolade.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
Bottles of The Famous Grouse range lined up against a red background with the illustration of a grouse behind the bottles.

The Famous Grouse moves to William Grant & Sons

Premium spirits firm Edrington has announced plans for the sale of The Famous Grouse to William Grant & Sons as it makes a move away from blended whisky.