Sure start to the day

How our health-promoting champs took the message to local kids BROADWAY Convenience Store in Edinburgh’s Oxgangs area should know how to do celebrations – it’s...
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BNI isn’t all about the cash

THE big night in has increased in popularity in recent years, and it’s an opportunity that shots brand Sourz actively targets. For Emma Heath,...
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Deadline for scheme near

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CJ Lang teams up with Brakes

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has joined forces with foodservice wholesaler Brakes to boost its driver fleet during the coronavirus crisis. CJ Lang has increased...
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FDF anger at HFSS curb plan

FDF Scotland bosses have hit out at the Scottish Government’s plan to restrict the promotion of HFSS products.
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£5m pricing boost

Nisa unveiled a £5 million investment in Co-op own-brand pricing at its annual trade show to help tackle the cost-of-living crisis.

Vacancies soar on the high street

Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK

Giants still in the squeeze

Symbols and independents beat Morrisons for growth but lag behind market DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl are continuing to thump the mainstream supermarkets, according to the...
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Government wins long battle on MUP

2012 alcohol pricing act scheduled for 1 May 2018

United looks to the north

• Wholesaler reports a £10m rise in turnover in last financial year. • Reaches 275 Day-Today stores and 150 U-Save stores. THE managing director of Glasgow-based...

Going on the retail road

New president plans a Scottish sweep to meet retailer members in local stores REPRESENTATIVE organisation the Scottish Grocers Federation now defends the interests of and...

Going grande with Rio

FOLLOWING the launch of its 330ml PMPs, soft drink brand Rio is further expanding its offer with the roll out of two 500ml PET...

New to the village

Spar Woodilee is the first convenience store to open its doors in the development of Woodilee Village in Lenzie. For owner Zahid Farooq, it...
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Prizes galore at Achievers

Scotland’s top wholesalers gathered in the Sheraton Grand, Edinburgh, last month to celebrate success at the Scottish Wholesale Achievers Awards.

Scots start for the bear tour

SCOTLAND’S capital and its Commonwealth Games city played host to a loaf with a difference late last month. Paddington Bear and a team from...

NFRN backs Jab Army campaign

THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has backed a new Covid-19 vaccine campaign from The Sun. The tabloid’s Jab Army vaccine campaign urges the public...