workSHOP: Clydebank Co-operative and Hornbeam Store

Our workSHOP special looks at how Mondelez International has worked with different types and sizes of c-store to make confectionery category management pay off. CATEGORY...
Scotmid and Forth 1 launch ‘Kid in the Kitchen’ joke book

Laughing in the face of adversity

Funds raised from the sale of the ‘Kid in the Kitchen joke book’ were split equally between Radio Forth’s Cash for Kids campaign and Samaritans.
SPCA-rehoming-week

Lending a helping paw

Scotmid has been taking the lead when it comes to rehoming animals, as part of its ongoing support of the Scottish SPCA .

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...

Shopping in the age of impulse

INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...

Highlands come to Africa

Eighteen adventurous Highland Spring employees have completed a two-week project in Tanzania to build homes for those in need

Going bunkers for new golf partnership

American golf champion Cristie Kerr has become the newest partner of Loch Lomond Whiskies, official spirit of The Open and the Women’s British Open
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
No-deal will spell disruption.

Worries for wine

A NO-deal Brexit would cost the wine industry £70m due to the amount of extra paperwork that would be required

Camelot loses lottery licence

CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024. The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
Max Strong is the latest NPD from Walkers, aimed at attracting beer lovers with spicy flavours. Meanwhile, Pipers Crisps Jalepeno & Dill and Sunbites Veggie Harvest are both new products for 2018.

Flavours of the month

A look at what’s new in the world of crisps and snacks

Mandatory face coverings from 10 July

FACE coverings will be mandatory in Scottish shops this month, the First Minister has announced. Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the new rule will come...
£2 lotto plans £10m kick-off

£2 lotto plans £10m kick-off for October

NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot is sweetening next month’s price rise with a range of big money prizes to coincide with the introduction of the...
Hovis says retailers can make dough by stocking up on the best-selling items in stores.

Hovis offers bread and breakfast tips

Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt provides convenience retailers with tips on how they can drive up sales for breakfast through bakery products.
Scottish Grocer 2015 Award for Industry Achievement

Booker boss announces retirement

Wilson plans to step down in February 2021 CHARLES Wilson, chief executive of Booker, is set to retire in February 2021. Under Wilson’s 15-year tenure at...
The Leap Project

Gulf lends a hand

Grassroots organisations and local charities across the UK have received donations from customers and staff who are members of Oomph, the loyalty scheme from Gulf.