Check in on gin
THERE’S no question who the cool kid is in the spirits class at the moment as gin sales continue to show double digit growth...
Symbol says get more
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has launched a new support package for its retailers.
Developed following a pilot programme last year, the “Your Sell More Toolkit”is...
Christmas Brits set for £19bn food bill
UK shoppers are expected to spend £19bn on food and drink this festive season, according to industry group IGD.
That would be a 3.9% increase...
Style from the south
Southern Comfort has a new look inspired by the spirit of New Orleans.
The 35% ABV spiced liqueur now comes in a taller, narrower bottle...
Peterhead makes eight
EROS retail has expanded yet again, opening its eighth convenience store under its Greens branding.
Daily pay scheme
PAYPOINT has introduced a new once-a-day settlement system for retail payment services. Instead of having separate collections and payments for each of its...
Innovation partners
NISA has created a new management role aimed at offering increasing access for to the latest retail trials run by the symbol.
UK’s top cleaning brand revealed
Product of the Year has found the UK's top cleaning brand alongside the most important factors behind their purchases of cleaning products.
UWS deep clean as cases rise
United Wholesale (Scotland) has carried out an intensive disinfecting programme across its three depots and head office in response to the rise in Scottish...
Discounters take 10%
Symbols hold steady but supermarket decline goes on and price deals account for a third of sales.
£1 in every £10 spent in...
Republic Tech rolls up big prizes for retailers with Swan
Retailers are in with the chance to win a prize cash boost this summer with Republic Tech as the firm has rolled out a new prize promotion across Swan.
Scotland’s top brands: 31-40
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 brands 31-40.
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
2017 in review
Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch
BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
Scottish Grocer Awards finalists revealed
Hundreds of miles have been travelled, dozens upon dozens of stores have been visited, and the judging is complete. The Scottish Grocer Awards finalists can now be revealed.




































