Early March lockdown causes huge sales uplift
March was a month like no other for the grocery market, with UK consumers making more than 79 million extra shopping trips over a four-week period.
Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive
LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
Investing big in vegetarian
The rising demand for vegan and vegetarian products has seen Quorn open the world’s biggest meat alternative production facility in Billingham, County Durham
Keeping value on display
Digital and data firm The Wholesale Company (TWC) has found that consumers are willing to pay a little extra on price marked packs.
Jakemans reveals a unique demand for relief
Throat lozenge brand Jakemans reckons that retailers will be able to drive up sales of OTC remedies through a unique demand to keep colds at bay.
Plastic leads to Mars recall
MARS Chocolate UK is recalling a number of products produced in the Netherlands after one was found to contain plastic.
The company is recalling batches...
Food to go fever grips Scotland
A busy old time for shopfitter Vertex
Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock
Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
CJ Lang boosts profits
Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.
Brewery marks 170th birthday
CARLSBERG has been celebrating 170 years of brewing with a one-week long birthday bash, taking to the streets of Copenhagen.
Leonard for VP
Day-Today controller takes on key SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Leonard as its new vice-president.
With a wealth of...
Tesco charging ahead in Inverness
Tesco Extra in Inverness was the site of a major milestone in the supermarket’s electric vehicle charging network expansion.
Cashing in on dodgy tobacco
THE illicit tobacco trade undercuts legitimate retailers, finances organised crime and results in adult smokers purchasing unregulated products of unknown origin.
Nescafé couples up with Love Island as its official iced coffee partner
Coffee brand Nescafé has announced its new partnership with ITV's Love Island as the reality show's new official iced coffee partner.
Ask the expert: Forum Insurance
Retailers should ensure they have got proper cover for their stores because having the correct insurance is the best policy, say the experts from Forum Insurance.
New strategy for Scottish produce
SCOTTISH businesses are getting behind the nation’s fruit, vegetable and potato industry with the launch of a new growth strategy for the sector.
The Planting...
