CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based convenience store chain ScotFresh, buying all nine of its stores.
Crossing borders for a kick-off
IRN-BRU agreed what brand owner AG Barr called its biggest signing of the summer when it was unveiled as the headline sponsor of the...
FareShare keeps it sweet at COP26
FARESHARE has added some sweetness to its campaign against food waste, by handing out ice creams to COP26 delegates in Glasgow.
ON Tuesday 2 November,...
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Sweets brand aims for older tastes
CONFECTIONERY brand Skittles is aiming older with its latest launch.
New Skittles Wild Berry is designed to appeal to young adults who are older than...
SGF and Elfbar unveil vapes recycling campaign
Vapes maker Elfbar and the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) have announced the free provision of 1,000 co-branded in-store recycling bins to SGF members.
Consumers cutting back
Consumers have been cutting back on their shops as inflation pushes into the double digits.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Lidl by Lidl, it keeps growing
DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl now account for more than 12% of grocery sales in Britain, according to the latest Nielsen retail data.
The research reveals...
Chaos at the Co-op
THE turmoil surrounding Britain’s largest mutual retailer The Co-operative showed no sign of abating late last month after the giant group announced a...
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.
Big Deals of Christmas returns to Spar
Spar Scotland has announced the return of its Christmas time promotional activity Big Deals of Christmas, promising shoppers massive promotions on major brands.
PGMA offers different way
Buying group PGMA has been talking up the help it can offer independent retailers, so they can keep their passion for their stores.
Aldi pledges billions for British suppliers
ALDI has pledged to increase the amount of food and drink it buys from British suppliers by £3.5bn a year within the next five...
Transformation of a Monster
Amid calls for healthier cereals with less sugar, Monster Brands aims to position its products ahead of the trends.
Scotland’s Top Brands: 2. Graham’s
Spotlight on No.2 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Graham's
