Investing in apprentices
The Co-op has launched a new initiative designed to improve employment opportunities for under-represented groups.
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.
Flavours of the month
A look at what’s new in the world of crisps and snacks
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...
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
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.
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...
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
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...
