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Final flourish for an otherwise tepid year

TOTAL sales in Scotland during December 2017 were 0.8% higher than for the same month the previous year and food sales were up by 4.4%.
The Fed national president Muntazir Dipoti.

The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action

The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.

Digital future for c-stores

PayPoint backs innovation

Moves at Bahlsen

AS part of a global strategy, German biscuit firm Bahlsen has made two key appointments in the UK.

Golden Wonder banks on the value of PMPs

Tayto Group aims to bring value to consumers' snacking needs with its range of £1 PMP sharing pack options including some new launches.

Aldi picks up the slack for farmers

DISCOUNT chain Aldi has bought an extra 80 tonnes of Scottish strawberries which the firm said has helped farmers stave off a glut created by a late start to the season this year.
Jenny Minto MSP, minister for public health and women's health, stands in Scottish Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

ScotGov publishes HFSS regulations

The Scottish Government has published its Regulations on HFSS food products and their promotions in a bid to improve consumers' lifestyles.
Scottish finance secretary Shona Robison stands in Parliament with the Scotland flag behind her.

Scottish budget pushed to January

The Scottish Government has announced it has pushed back the date for the Scottish Budget announcement to January due to the lateness of the UK Autumn Statement.

Discounter targets 50% waste cut

FOOD waste is in the spotlight at Aldi with the discounter pledging to make a 50% reduction by 2030.

Digging deep for a good cause

GroceryAid chief executive Steve Barnes and Scottish Grocer advertising manager Emily Sanderson were on hand to select the lucky winners .

ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions

The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
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£5m pricing boost

Nisa unveiled a £5 million investment in Co-op own-brand pricing at its annual trade show to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

Time to get serious – make the best of cider days

It’s been the undisputed boom product in long alcoholic drinks in recent years – ever since an Irish brand introduced the world to cider...

Imperial sticks to value

Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.

Highlighting the influential women in our sector

Scottish Grocer has reaffirmed the importance of collective action for International Women's Day by talking to some influential women across the sector.

Cash boost for distiller

DUNNET Bay Distillers plans to improve its website’s carbon footprint after winning a Digital Boost Grant.