Moves at Hubbard
REFRIGERATION firm Hubbard Products has appointed Brian Clark regional sales manager covering Scotland and the North of England to the M62 corridor.
Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers
Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
It’s a dog’s life and a good life
Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar
RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...
The Co-op swoops in on Nisa
Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer
The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2020: Worthy winners
Convenience retail stars gathered together for a night of celebration at the Scottish Grocer Awards
Scotmid digs deep for SAMH
RETAILER Scotmid has donated thousands of pounds to the Scottish Association for Mental Health (SAMH).
Spar shoppers can win a Frozen Fortune
Spar shoppers in can win big over the next few weeks, with four £10,000 grand prizes up for grabs through the convenience symbol's latest online gaming campaign – Frozen Fortune.
Booker Group launches summer football campaign
Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
Delivery deal for Menzies
MENZIES Distribution has reached a new UK-wide five year partnership arrangement with Newsprinters.
Lucozade and Ribena on the market
PHARMACEUTICALS giant GlaxoSmithKline has put its drinks brands Ribena and Lucozade up for sale to concentrate on its core business.
Global sales of Ribena grew...
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Thinking of the children
THE Bestway Foundation flexed its charitable muscles last week, donating six figures to children’s charity the NSPCC.
Even more rumours
A potential deal between Bestway and Costcutter would see the wholesaler enter into a supply deal with the symbol group
Spar Condorrat spreads its LifeVac mission across Lanarkshire
Spar Clyne Condorrat has worked alongside LifeVac to deliver its life-saving devices and training to three different schools across the Cumbernauld area.
Dairy far from run of the Mills
Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
