Proxy purchasing campaign goes national
A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing adults from purchasing alcohol for under 18s has been rolled out across Scotland.
The ‘It’ll Cost You!’ campaign seeks to...
All retailers to benefit from Filshill AI bot vape advice
Glasgow wholesaler JW Filshill has launched a new AI bot tool to support retailers across the UK with the upcoming disposable vape ban.
Fascias to stay the same after merger
BOSSES at Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group have issued a statement to reassure retailers concerned by their merger plans.
Darren Goldney, managing director of Today’s...
One for the kids
SCOTTISH convenience multiple One-O-One has donated over £51,000 to charity partner Radio Clyde Cash for Kids.
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2023
Discover the top 50 Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland for 2023 (excluding alcohol).
Stars from the east
BIRDS Eye is looking east with two new Indian ready meals. Chicken Balti and Chicken Tikka Masala are based on restaurant favourites, and come...
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.
‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh
FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till.
As part of a trial...
Best symbol is the one
BESTWAY Wholesale’s symbol Best-one has been celebrating success after being voted the UK’s favourite symbol group by shoppers from consumer association Which?
Easter shift sees 5% dip
Food sales sharply down but retail monitor team says three-month average is best for more than a year.
SUCCESS in the grocery sector is currently...
SG interview: John Mayhew, APRS
John Mayhew is heading up the campaign to introduce a deposit return system to Scotland. With most trade bodies strongly against it, Scottish Grocer...
More choice in Mexican pocket
World foods brand, Old El Paso has added a Smoky BBQ version to its tortilla pockets range.
Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Colette Gilliland, store manager at Clydebank Co-op KeyStore More Hardgate and winner of Licensed Retailer of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Mackie’s rings the changes
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Plain packs and a sugar tax hit
The UK is told to break away from the European Union, the National Living Wage takes off, and minimum pricing gets the OK
IN January,...
Watching brief on Planet Football
THE economic outlook is sparking debate. Some say we are growing fast, some say we’re not. But one thing’s for certain, many of the...
