Hamlyns products now come in eco-friendly paper bags – meeting consumer sustainability desires.

Hamlyns lays out its green credentials

Responding to the rising demand for more sustainability support with consumers, Hamlyns of Scotland has introduced new paper packaging.

Knowing your rival

Investment, analysis and bright ideas regain sales and profit for hard-hit shop Nisa retailer Sid Ali explains how he fought back after the Co-op opened a...

Stay ahead in hair care

SHAMPOO and conditioner have remained a necessity while shoppers have cut back on other items in tough economic times according to Nicola Bradbury of...
Scottish Grocer Health Promoting Retailer of the Year award

Scotland’s champions for 2013 revealed

The winners of the Scottish Grocer Awards – the Scottish food and drink retail industry’s own version of the ‘Oscars’ – were announced at...
Wind turbines

Lidl plans to reduce emissions

DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.
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Snowman is back on TV

Barr is walking through the air once again this Christmas with the return of its Snowman character to Irn-Bru packs.
The current National Minimum Wage Rate for persons 21 and over is 6.31 an hour. ACS estimates that if rates continue to rise and proposed auto enrolment pension contributions are taking into account the real cost of the minimum wage in 2020 will be £8.14 an hour

Commission told to freeze NMW

Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...

Spotlight on Spar goods

SPAR UK is to increase distribution of its own-label range across its entire UK estate with a new ‘Spotlight’ initiative.
A range of slushie machines with bright colours are lined up containing slushie drinks of different flavours.

Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics

The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.

Summer heatwave helps Barr boom

THE sunny summer has helped fizzy drinks giant AJ Barr’s half-year profit before tax increase to £16.6m, up 12.3%. Turnover increased to £128.7m, a 5.8%...

The future for c-stores

Northern Ireland store Spar Mallusk offers retailers a look into the future of convenience with its new self-service food to go technology.
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Bags of choice for every taste

Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.

Carbon neutral Mars Bars by 2023.

MARS Wrigley UK has committed to making Mars Bars sold in the UK, Ireland and Canada carbon neutral by January 2023. The announcement – which...

Bestway launches van sales operation

BESTWAY Wholesale is starting up a new van sales operation

Jet turns up the heat

JET’S 60th anniversary activity continues with a consumer promotion running until 7 September. Visitors to Jet forecourts will receive a code voucher to enter online,...

Go nuts for nutritious spreads

PROTEIN-packed food has been enjoying a serious rise in popularity over the last year, and nut spread brand Whole Earth is encouraging retailers to entice customers into the category.