Demanding conference
THE Scottish Grocers Federation welcomed hundreds of guests to the Crowne Plaza in Glasgow for its first annual conference event since the onset of the Covid crisis.
Research finds e-cigs users up
THE percentage of people in Britain who use e-cigarettes or vaping products has edged up to almost 7%, a result that is well ahead...
Forecourt formula
Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Highland Spring focuses on nature with Woodland Trust partnership
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has partnered up with the Woodland Trust to expand its nature-driven restoration work in Ochil Hills, Perthshire.
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...
Illicit cigarettes still on the rise
THE illicit cigarette trade is on the rise in the UK according to a new report commissioned by Phillip Morris International (PML).
Nisa winning with women
WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
Rich shoppers want it cheap
WEALTHY British consumers are among the keenest bargain hunters in the nation’s supermarkets and stores and last year launches of economy food and drinks...
Confidence is on the rise
Shopper confidence has risen to its highest level in the last five years, according to the latest data from IGD
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 3-5
Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 3-5 including Whyte & Mackay, Bell's and Glen's Vodka.
Strength to be found in Scotland’s food & drink
Scotland Food & Drink's new Showcasing Scotland 2024 event could potential have raised over £70million for the sector with interest from global markets.
Rustling up in an instant
INSTANT meals are a great go to for the Big Night In occasion according to Kepak Convenience Foods, the firm behind Rustlers.
Illegal tobacco traders are no match for Rosie and Boo
Two dogs tracked down illegal tobacco traders in the Borders.
Lucozade unveils new major brand overhaul
Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has unified the Lucozade brand for the first time with its three sub-brands featuring a new TV campaign and pack design.
2017 in review
Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Thousands of festive temp roles
Tesco is looking to recruit 30,000 temporary colleagues across the UK in Tesco Superstores and Extra stores over the Christmas period.
