Paying the price of modesty – Retailers footing censor costs
Retailers left footing the bill to hide lads’ mag covers
RETAILERS are not being supplied with modesty boards to cover all the lads’ mags which...
Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Energetic appeal from Post Office
THE Post Office has been urging the UK Government, local councils and energy companies to make use of its ‘Payout’ voucher service – as consumers face rising energy bills.
Tortillas top take home
THE taste of tortilla chips is proving to be a big hit on the Big Night In occasion according to Walkers brand owner Pepsico.
Oils mixed – sales update
European sales pressure prevent olive oil price hikes. Kantar sees sales slip overall but specialist oils provide a bright spot
THE olive oil shortage predicted...
Margiotta goes Nisa
INDEPENDENT Edinburgh retailer Margiotta Food and Wine has moved to Nisa from Costcutter.
The seven stores in the group will now be supplied by Nisa,...
Spirited return for seasonal packs
Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Exchange for Change confirms containers logo
Exchange for Change has confirmed the required logo that will need to appear on all in-scope drinks containers as part of the upcoming deposit return scheme.
Milk producer confirms depot closures
MÜLLER Wiseman Dairies has confirmed that its distribution depots at Keith and Whitburn are winding down and will close by the end of the...
Concern over vapes debate
Vaping industry and convenience channel bosses are calling for a measured approach over planned legislation outlined in the King’s Speech and by politicians at Holyrood.
Landmark role for Amaan
UNITED Wholesale Grocers boss Amaan Ramzan has been elected vice chairman of Landmark Wholesale
First Aid from Scotmid
Scotmid has helped Scotland’s only dedicated first aid charity, St Andrew’s First Aid, to invest in 125 new uniforms.
Perfetti Van Melle is building up the sweet options
Perfetti Van Melle aims to help convenience retailers grab consumers attention in store to help drive impulse sales for confectionery.
Coca-Cola offers retailers the chance to win a new EV van
Drinks giant CCEP is offering retailers the chance to win a new Ford E-Transit van in its new competition focused on its alcoholic RTD range.
SWA brings in Scottish producers
This year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference will see the SWA team up with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new producer exhibition
Cash still crucial for Scotland
More withdrawals than London and South East .




































