Scottish food and drink breaks £14bn
Scotland's food and drink industry generated a record turnover of £14.3bn in 2013, the Scottish Government’s food secretary Richard Lochhead announced.
The figure was up...
New boss for NFRN
THERE is a new face at the top of the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN).
Serving the big night bar – essential drinks
Big nights in have provided opportunities for c-stores in many product categories. It means the beers, wines and spirits section is going through...
Bestway Batleys change on the cards
Wholesale operations under Bestway and Batleys have abolished credit card charges across all the group’s trading platforms.
There are now no charges for credit card...
Nearly one in four households struggling
Despite grocery price inflation hitting its lowest rate in over two years, nearly one in four households claim they still are struggling, according to Kantar.
Call for cash action
THE NFRN has called on the government to ensure free access to cash for all, despite the continued increase in usage of other payment methods
Nisa online service soars
USE of wholesaler and symbol group Nisa’s members online service has increased by 31% since it was redesigned and optimised for mobile devices, the...
FareShare seeks more industry help
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.
Lotto double prize weekend
CAMELOT will double every fixed-cash prize in this Saturday’s Lotto draw.
Aldi’s back on top with chilled
ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
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...
Survey of good food
AN inquiry has been launched to consider the Good Food Nation (Scotland) Bill by a Holyrood committee.
Bakers who mix it up – Home baking latest
Kits and accessories aim to bring the cup cake revolution to every home and store
THE image of the domestic goddess in her frilly pinny...
Historic year coming up – 2014 Homecoming
NEXT year will be one of the most important in Scotland’s history, Barry Cuthbertson, president of food industry networking association the Scottish Food Trade...
WIN NEW Rockstar Xdurance Electric Fruits
AG Barr, manufacturer of Rockstar energy drinks, is offering three retailers the chance to win eight cases of its exciting new variant, Rockstar Xdurance...
Dodgy cigarettes cost stores £40k
Probe finds shops hit for £10,000 more each year as black market cigs take more than 20% of UK consumption
TOBACCO crime is costing the...
