Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into...
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into WHSmith stores.
Obesity strategy: retailers react
Scottish Grocer asked a trio of retailers about the proposed obesity consultation paper
Society thrives in anniversary year
John Brodie welcomes positive figures for Scotmid as society celebrates its 160th birthday this month
Commitment is in the bag
SCOTTISH Government-funded environmental body Zero Waste Scotland has launched the Carrier Bag Commitment for Scottish retailers.
New laws passed by the Scottish Parliament will require...
Time to protect shop workers
ADDITIONAL protections under the law for retailers and other workers selling age-restricted products have been given a further push
Lotto shop hosts the stars
REGULAR Lotto customer, 82-year-old Mary Anne McMillan, got a surprise when she put her numbers on last month.
A series of National Lottery-backed groups...
Filling up in Peterhead
SPAR has teamed up with EG Group once again to bring a new convenience store and forecourt site to Peterhead.
Unitas Wholesale hires Lockie as retail director
Unitas Wholesale has revealed that the former head of retail at Nisa, Victoria Lockie, has joined the buying group as retail director to strengthen its convenience sector capabilities.
Discounter adds gluten free range
DISCOUNTER Lidl has introduced a permanent free-from range and says, with prices from 79p, it is making the category affordable and accessible to all.
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight kicks off
Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight returns for its 14th year as Scotland Food & Drink aims to boost up more local produce over the fortnight.
Scots buying up premium
SALES of premium ice cream are growing across the UK and Scotland is outperforming the rest of the country, says Mackie’s of Scotland.
With consumers...
Cadbury launches retailer exclusive competition
Retailers stand to win from a prize pot worth £25k as Mondelez launches its Great Retail Ideas Exchange to commemorate Cadbury's 200th anniversary year.
Production kicks off at Eden Mill distillery
Independent distiller Eden Mill has officially completed the commissioning of its new distillery as the firm kicks off production for its gin and whisky ranges.
Buttery future
THE backlash against artificial foods has been great news for butter in all its formats. Dairy giant, Arla Foods, reckons that butter’s natural credentials...
MFG takes biggest share of UK forecourts
The £1.2bn deal gives MFG a combined total of more than 900 sites.
PMPs hit the sweet spot
See sales soar with price-marked packs
