Key worker plans put supply chain at risk
INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
Covid rules risk safety
Two thirds of UK shop workers fear abuse from customers if they try to implement Covid-19 related regulations, new research has found
Black pack no more
QUORN has begun removing black plastic from its packaging.
Pattison to head up Londis brand
JOHN Pattison has been appointed brand director of Londis as Musgrave Retail Partners sets up individual teams to run its Londis and Budgens operations.
Previously...
Close to the door
Bottled water is a drinks category that sees major increases in sales in hot summer weather.
But even if the weather isn’t scorching, good positioning in...
Deposit scheme is “bad for business”
The appointment earlier this year of Caledonia Public Affairs to help the SWA enhance its profile in the corridors of both Westminster and Holyrood...
Product recalls jump by 50%
Legal firm counts 84 product withdrawals
RECALLS of food and drink products in the UK hit their highest level for seven years in 2014-15, commercial...
Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
Swizzels drives the sweeter commuter route
Sweet-toothed shoppers looking for something to munch on while they are out and about should be covered by the selection from Swizzels, the confectioner reckons.
Stores stand with Ukraine
RETAILERS have been doing their bit to support those affected by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022
The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
Reusable Costa cups
COSTA Coffee launched its reuseable BURT cup trial across 14 Glasgow stores last month.
Facing a squeeze?
AT least one brand is called Innocent and, until recently, there were few bad things said about fruit juice.
But things have changed and some...
Aldi acceleration continues
24 stores were opened across November and December
Changes afoot
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed the announcement of a company restructure at Menzies Distribution.
