Coca-Cola donates £120k to communities chosen by ‘The Bosses’
CCEP has built further on its 'The Bosses' convenience channel campaign by donating £120k to charities chosen by the six 'Bosses' included in the marketing.
Christmas wish granted
SANTA Claus came to the Highland gateway town of Crianlarich just ahead of the festive holidays, after efforts by the local community, supported by...
Retail crime still a blight
Retailers, trade unions and politicians have called for more to be done to tackle retail crime, on the first anniversary of the Protection of Workers Act.
Beat of the treats
Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back
TREAT categories of all types may...
Tom Daley dives into responsible drinking campaign with Malibu
Olympic diver Tom Daley has slipped back into a custom pair of swim briefs in a new campaign with Malibu to highlight the dangers of swimming and drinking.
Industry unveils DRS administrator
Drinks producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), through the formation of a scheme administrator
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,...
Fuel theft rising
Motorists failing to pay for fuel is on the rise at forecourts, according to British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS).
Scottish Grocer Awards 2018: Gearing up for the big night
THE biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 6 & 7
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 6 and 7.
Vape industry slams EU plans
POTENTIAL plans to ban flavoured e-liquids and increase controls on e-cigarettes in the EU would “undermine the public health potential of vaping”, according to...
Big days and nights in union
SPORTS tournaments and big nights in go hand in hand and with every match in the 2015 Rugby World Cup being shown live on...
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion
Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
Snow joke
Chilly April and early Easter mean sales slip again
But food drops less than before as clothing is hit
APRIL 2016 proved yet another poor retail...
Rates reform takes another step forward
ScotGov seeks views on Barclay Review legislation
NEW legislation for Scotland’s much maligned business rates system is scheduled for introduction in early 2019, with the...
