The age of value – Making the best of tobacco
There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...
Top 50 Scottish Brands 2021: Pandemic winds continue to blow
Questions remain, but some categories are still benefitting from lockdown trends
Brewers slam DRS
SCOTLAND’S independent brewing sector could face disaster under the government’s proposed regulations for a deposit return scheme.
Independent brewers have warned that the cost and...
Dairy continues its Stirling push
SCOTTISH dairy producer Graham’s has teamed up with property developer Mactaggart & Mickel’s as the firm continues to lobby for a new dairy site in Stirling.
Growing better snacking habits
When consumer tastes change, producers are quick to create new products that satisfy demand.
Perking up breakfast with Percol
The team behind Percol coffee reckons there’s a real opportunity for retailers to cash in with a more premium coffee range. Â
Ready for a big change
JW Filshill has appointed a senior operations manager ahead of its relocation to new headquarters.
Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales
Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.
Dan Brown acquires ownership of Pinkie Farm
Dan Brown and his family have acquired 100% ownership of Pinkie Farm from the Sands family, expressing an ambition to expand the convenience retail business.
Government plans include promo ban
ScotGov targets ‘unhealthy promotions’ in obesity strategy
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or...
Kopparberg now available in Marks & Spencer
Independent Swedish cider brand Kopparberg is now available in more than 350 Marks & Spencer stores.
M&S listed two flavours from 22 April, Kopparberg Mixed...
Road to ruin?
A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat.
AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...
Facing a squeeze?
AT least one brand is called Innocent and, until recently, there were few bad things said about fruit juice.
But things have changed and some...
Lads mags out at co-operative stores
Kantar says public opinion split on modesty bags for men’s lifestyle magazines
LADS mags Front, Nuts and Zoo are off the shelves at 4,000 stores...
Londis Solo Convenience kicks off Allwyn shop refit work
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot have kicked off their store makeover plans after winning Allwyn's Local Retail Champions 2024 award.
Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.








































