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.
Still time to enter awards
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019 are still open, but there’s not much time left for star retailers to throw their hat in the ring
Setting the night alight
SCOTLAND was well-represented on a fiery night of prizes and entertainment as Imperial Tobacco hosted its annual Ignite Expo and Awards event in London...
Electric vans boost capacity
Asda has rolled out electric vehicles at eight stores across Scotland to support its online delivery and click and collect services
Scottish Stop
Tesco-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially opened its first store in Scotland.
A former pub site in Fallin, near Stirling,...
MSPs agree to MUP rise
The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.
Matthew Algie supports the future
Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.
Widening the soft approach in store
SOFT drinks has become a key category for impulse sales in c-stores in recent years as convenience retailers have worked to maximise the benefits...
Oats ahead – Mintel figures reveal porridge popularity
NEW research from Mintel shows that almost one in two Britons (49%) are porridge eaters.
And some 23% of porridge users have a bowl...
Sweet but slowing
Scots are famous for having a sweet tooth but Kantar Worldpanel’s Mark Thomson’s analysis suggests the nation is after pudding promos
THE take-home desserts category,...
Confectionery gifting options for youngsters
Bosses at World of Sweets have been highlighting why the firm's offerings based on Nickelodeon TV show characters make ideal gifts for children.
Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
Rates frozen for the year
The Scottish Government's budget announcements about business rates for 2024-25 have been described by retail industry leaders as the "bare minimum" that could have been done.
Family business goes the extra mile
HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The pair, along with...
‘Swoop’ into SportFest 2015 with Moy Park
Moy Park is giving families across England, Scotland and Wales ‘a sporting chance’ to join the country’s greatest athletes at the annual family sports...
New look for alcohol group
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has relaunched with a brand new website and logo .
