Barr to spend £12m on games push
THE opening ceremony of the 2014 Commonwealth Games is less than six months away and excitement is building in Glasgow as the city prepares...
SG workSHOP: Category management: Warburtons, Scotfresh Cardonald and Denny
Our four-page SG workSHOP special looks at how Warburtons can transform a convenience retailer’s wrapped bakery sales with the implementation of a bakery category...
Fox’s Burton’s Companies ties up with Nerds
Fox's Burton's Companies has announced it has the exclusive distribution of Ferrera Candy Company brand Nerds in the UK & Ireland.
Discounters hit own-label
UK symbol groups have been investing heavily in their ranges of own-label products. But new research from FMCG market intelligence company IRI says own-labels...
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.
Record market share for Aldi
While other retailers struggle, Lidl and Aldi continue to flourish .
Premier breaks 3300
PREMIER, the UK’s biggest symbol group, now has more than 3,300 Premier stores in the UK, brand owner Booker says.
The total includes 330 new...
Awards entries are open
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 are officially open
Family approach at Londis – Feedback plan to partner mentor scheme
SYMBOL group Londis is developing three programmes designed to help its retailers share best practice and ideas to grow their businesses.
The fascia...
CSG and Co-op showcase new model
Costcutter retailers are being offered an exclusive opportunity to franchise with the Co-op.
Sluggish June for Scotland’s retail sector
ANNUAL food sales growth hit its highest level since April 2014 this summer, new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium for June reveal. However,...
Tomra aims to make the most of extra time
Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
More support for NHS staff
Discount scheme to run until the end of 2021
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Time to cross the digital divide?
IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...
Co-op and Amazon land
AMAZON grocery and the Co-op have joined forces for a grocery pilot scheme in Glasgow.
