Fox’s Burton’s sweetens the festive offer
Christmas-themed pack designs will help to entice shoppers to make impulse purchases, reckons Fox's Burton's Companies, which says it's also important to stock a variety of formats.
Retail industry backs crime fighting bill at Holyrood
SCOTTISH retail groups and trade associations were united in backing a bill that aims to give shop workers enhanced protection from abuse and assault.
Addressing...
Margiotta adds city store
As Sainsbury’s takes Marchmont independent
EDINBURGH-based retailer Margiotta Food and Wine is adding a store in the Polwarth area of the city to its chain.
The...
Producers to take responsibility
The UK Government is set to introduce a new packaging producer responsibility system, where the ‘polluter pays’ for the cost of recycling .
Premium and promos lead
Almost 60% of branded spirits off-trade sales are made at specially reduced prices
THE former First Drinks Brands, one of Britain’s main drinks distributors, has...
CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet
CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Snack attack – SFC roll out new range
AN 11-strong range of frozen snacks, including premium Chicken Poppets with the Red Tractor logo, above, has been launched by poultry specialist SFC.
Managing...
Is another delay in store for DRS?
Media reports over a potential delay to the UK-wide go-live date for the deposit return scheme as little information about the scheme has been forthcoming.
A big honour for Boyd
Boyd Tunnock has been given another impressive accolade to mark his inclusion on the Queen’s Birthday Honours list .
Greens Retail offers customers a discreet way to save on their shopping
Scottish convenience retail chain Greens Retail has launched pay-it-forward initiative across its estate allowing shoppers to save £1.50 off their shopping trip.
SGF signs Scotland Loves Local Pledge
The Scottish Grocers' Federation is backing a drive to help inject millions of pounds more into local economies across Scotland and has signed the Scotland Loves Local Pledge – a commitment to supporting local businesses throughout the country whenever it can.
Comic book treatment for a heroic retailer
MONIAIVE retailer Graham Watson has taken coronavirus heroism to the next level by appearing in a special comic
Appeal for food this Christmas
Scottish Grocer has joined forces with the FareShare charity to launch a Christmas Food Collection and we are reaching out to individuals and brands in the hope of securing support for the campaign.
Party time for new One Stop
ONE of the latest One Stop stores in Scotland – in Stoneyburn, West Lothian, had its official opening day last month.
“The store owner Yasmine...
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
