co-op

Investing in apprentices

The Co-op has launched a new initiative designed to improve employment opportunities for under-represented groups.
Katie Dempster, marketing manager at Filshill, stands in front of the Filshill 150 logo at the firm's offices.

Katie Dempster takes on marketing manager role at Filshill

Katie Dempster has been appointed as the group marketing manager at JW Filshill, covering for Sue Man who has started her maternity leave period.
Max Strong is the latest NPD from Walkers, aimed at attracting beer lovers with spicy flavours. Meanwhile, Pipers Crisps Jalepeno & Dill and Sunbites Veggie Harvest are both new products for 2018.

Flavours of the month

A look at what’s new in the world of crisps and snacks
Pasta

Pasta a winner in austerity Britain

ARE we on the threshold of an economic recovery? Consumers don’t seem to think so. Research company JWT London, a sister organisation of Kantar Worldpanel,...

Health is the driver

Consumers opt for free-from products even when they don’t have allergies DESPITE the nation’s reputation for having an unhealthy diet, Scots are now spending £29.6m...
Jet

Fuel brand adds five sites

MOTOR fuels brand Jet has added five Scottish sites to its network of forecourts. The development means the Phillips 66-owned brand has 51 sites across...

What’s working in Scotland’s stores

Retailer insight straight from the shop floor
The Irn-Bru festive TV ad is being supported by special designs running across the products.

Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Irn-Bru, Luciditi and the Speciality Food & Drink Show.

Gulf fuels ambitions with retailers

Certas Energy has been supporting its Gulf forecourt retailers with its new technology innovations, helping to track the forecourt store and customer loyalty.
Retailers should ensure the value offer matches consumers' demands, says Imperial Tobacco's Tom Gully.

Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco

Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.

Moving towards moderation

RECENT world events may have many reaching for a bottle, but Dan Harwood, head of wine education for Eisberg, reckons alcohol-free products could be...

Soft drinks group contests energy drink health claims

The British Soft Drinks Association has hit back at calls to limit energy drinks consumption by young people. A report on energy drinks published by...
Symbol stores account for 41% of convenience retail sales but multiple c-stores are growing fastest.

C-stores set to reach £49bn

Symbols grow 5.1% as multiples outnumber indies The UK convenience retail market should be worth £49 billion by 2019, growing by over 30% over...

Aldi acceleration continues

24 stores were opened across November and December
SPAR lorry

CJ Lang adds more stores

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been celebrating a successful end to 2020, following the recruitment of 14 new stores to the symbol in the second half of the year.

Considering your auto enrolment options

Thousands of small shops will soon be required to set up auto enrolment pensions for their workers. There are many pension providers – including...