Symbol chain set to use the payphone

APPLE Pay, the iPhone 6 and Apple Watch-based contacless payment system, is due to launch in the UK this month. And symbol group Spar...
Pack shots of Minions Celebration Cake and an image of a person holding on to a Gabby's Dollhouse above a party table with balloons on it.

Finsbury marks Universal renewal with new Wicked cake plans

Finsbury Food Group has renewed its partnership with Universal Studios, with plans in place to capitalise on the popularity of upcoming movies including Wicked.

SGF looks to the future

The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.

Peperami has an Animal return

Peperami's meat-crazed mascot Animal is set to make its return to TV screens across the UK in a new ad following a ten year absence for the anarchic character.
Portman Group

Double for Portman

Scottish spirits giant Edrington UK, and global wine firm Treasury Wine Estates have joined the Portman Group.

Face coverings: the rules

Face coverings are now mandatory in Scotland’s shops. The new rules apply to most consumers, however they do not apply to: A child under...
Scottish Grocer Health Promoting Retailer of the Year award

Scotland’s champions for 2013 revealed

The winners of the Scottish Grocer Awards – the Scottish food and drink retail industry’s own version of the ‘Oscars’ – were announced at...
The Co-op store on Old Station Road, Biggar, has reopened after a major revamp.

Convenience in brief | Co-op, Biffa, Loch Lomond Whiskies

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Co-op, Biffa and Loch Lomond Whiskies.

Charity says check it out

GroceryAid backs benefits awareness campaign INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid is urging all retail staff who are facing hard times to take advantage of Benefits Awareness Month....

Seven more for Certas

Certas Energy has expanded its forecourt estate with the acquisition of seven new sites

Scotland’s top brands: 5. Tunnock’s

Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand number five.
New fireworks campaign is launched by the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Government and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service launches Firework Safety campaign

New fireworks campaign is launched by the Scottish Government and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
ScotGov believes the new MUP will help to cut the number of alcohol-related deaths.

New MUP ‘will do little to help’

Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
BISCUITS and cakes firm United Biscuits reckons it’s giving retailers a patriotic boost in 2013 with the launch of its McVitie’s limited edition Celebration Tin.

Royal appointments – United biscuits

BISCUITS and cakes firm United Biscuits reckons it’s giving retailers a patriotic boost in 2013 with the launch of its McVitie’s limited edition Celebration...

A fresh approach

The Day-Today Elite fascia is evolving, putting fresh food first with a new concept for the convenience sector. The first to launch is Day-Today...

Margins slashed on local papers

NEWSAGENT representative group the NFRN has reacted with dismay to the announcement from regional newspaper publisher Johnston Press that was slashing the retail margin...