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CJ Lang’s Tartan Army

The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch

Irn-Bru’s sugar content to be slashed

AG Barr has announced it will be reducing the sugar in Irn-Bru. The firm has committed itself to making over over 90% of its soft...
Fresh fruit and veg display making use of wooden boxes.

Food inflation sees no reprieve in ONS figures

Food and drink inflation continues to rise upwards as costs across some core food groups continue to rise, says the ONS.

Butchers extend deal with Asda

Girvan-based family butcher firm We Hae Meat has secured a contract with Asda to bring four of its products to its stores across Scotland.

Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour...

Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour at The Scottish Grocer Awards.

Sipping on a slimmer can

CCEP swapping 330ml for 250ml SIZE matters, according to Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP), as the firm moves to replace its 330ml Appletiser and Schweppes cans...

CMA at a loss over profit slur

Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.

Digital grocery shopping soaring in the UK

Online grocery shopping growth continues to gather steam according to the latest retail sales figures

Open for business in Edinburgh

Scotmid has upgraded its store on Leven Street in Tollcross, Edinburgh

Car and carry

Motherwell Shopping Centre is offering to carry customers’ shopping to their cars. It claims to be the first in the country to launch a free...
Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

There have been three key appointments that are relevant to the convenience channel, with announcements relating to the Scottish Retail Consortium, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and Greens Retail.

Jackpot for Camelot

National Lottery ticket sales increased by £175.9 million for the first six months of Camelot’s 2018/19 financial year, compared to the first half of 2017/18
Christie + Co, Business Outlook 2015

Agent predicts c-store growth

Retail property prices rose by 11.3% after three years of decline. C-stores still dominated by small businesses but multiples moving in. CHANGING shopping habits are...

Reasons to party

WHOLESALERS from across Scotland were celebrating success last month at a gala ceremony in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh.
Catching impulse sales means offering a PMP solution, says sweets firm Fini.

Fini pushes PMP solution

Family confectionery business Fini believes its PMP packs are perfect for driving impulse sweets purchases in the convenience channel.

Change at the top for NFRN

The NFRN has announced that Paul Baxter will no longer be performing his duties as NFRN chief executive. Baxter was appointed chief executive of the...