Nisa retailers are chilling out
Growth for c-stores who focus on fresh .
Minimum wage could jump 11%
SUBSTANTIAL increases in the rate of the national minimum wage over the next two years look likely after chancellor of the exchequer George Osborne...
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Shoppers looking for some hot stuff
Porridge bucking the trend with breakfast growth
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Smoking out illicit sales
IMPERIAL Tobacco has released the latest poster in its ongoing ‘Suspect it? Report it!’ anti-illicit trade campaign.
The new poster draws attention to the issue...
Employee activity on social media
Dentons experts offer some employer dos and don’ts
SGF joins anti-assault vow
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
A sandwich evolution
With school summer holidays coming to an end parents will be thinking about what to give the kids for school lunch. But lunchboxes also...
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Ice cream and pizza appeal
FROZEN foods have done well since the recession arrived. A number of frozen food sub-categories, especially burgers, were negatively affected by the horse meat...
DRS administrator unveiled
DRINKS producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with the...
Majid takes charge
BELLSHILL retailer Abdul Majid, became the latest president of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation last month.
He was officially installed at a special ceremony held at...
Victims speak out on Horizon
A PUBLIC inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon computer system scandal held its first public hearings last month.
Looking for new Co-ops
RAYMOND Gormley, pictured, has been appointed The Co-operative Food’s new regional acquisitions manager for Scotland.
Gormley, who lives in Renfrewshire, has 25 years’ experience in...
Sweet taste of good times
Confectionery wholesaler finds retailers upbeat about 2013 and forecasting a good time ahead
FOOD and drink sales figures reported by the Scottish Retail Consortium have...
