Winter bugs set for a resurgence
Return of flu could see over the counter sales soar
Cross-party group moves closer
SCOTLAND’S convenience trade moved a step nearer to gaining its own cross-party working group in the Scottish Parliament last month.
Aimed at delivering independent retailers...
Convenience in brief | Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas Brothers.
Ferrero snaps up Eat Natural
Acquisition expands group’s health offer
It’s not just about the kids
FOR many adults, the packed lunch brings back memories of primary school, but for a significant proportion of today’s adult consumers, the packed lunch...
Government plans include promo ban
ScotGov targets ‘unhealthy promotions’ in obesity strategy
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or...
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 8-10
Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 8-10 including The Glenlivet, Tamnavulin and Jura.
The prize is right
The Scottish Grocer Awards once again recognised the hard work found across the convenience sector.
More support for local stores
Two thirds say they shop local when they can
Golden Wonder bets on big packs
The Tayto Group is set to capitalise on the cold winter nights in with new additions to its sharing range of Golden Wonder £1 PMPs.
SG interview: Boyd Tunnock, Tunnock’s
Expanding teacakes – it’s all go at Tunnock’s
Price cuts see food sales fall
Like-for-like totals slump by 3.7% in May as cost-slashing promotional deals take their toll.
EXTENSIVE discounting plus poor weather added up to a disappointing...
Boë secures Asda listing
STIRLING based gin brand Boë has secures a major listing with Asda.
The deal will see two of Boë Gin’s RTD cans available across the...
SG Interview : Steve Appolinari, Fife Creamery
While retailers continue to invest in food to go, Fife Creamery has expanded its own offer by opening a new training centre
Job done at logistics site
GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has officially opened its new logistics facility depot
Managing to stay ahead
EXCELLENT category management advice is one of the reasons behind success in the sugar confectionery category, says Wrigley, and it says it will continue...
