Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
Independent champion
The newly formed Unitas Wholesale has promised to stick up for independents at its first major briefing to suppliers
Free from has broad appeal
Lifestyle adopters push category on
OVER the last few years the free-from category has gone mainstream, moving from the fringes and specialist stores to its...
How low can it go?
A few years ago newspapers carried the story that discounted beer prices in the main supermarkets meant that the drink was in some cases...
Squeeze into craft
JUICE is the word at Cracker Drinks Co as the firm rolls out its Crafted brand to UK stores.
The new range comprises four flavours:...
Access to free cash cut
A fifth of Scotland's 'free to use' cash machines will start charging customers within the next year, according to the ATM Industry Association .
Glucose hit in a flat pack
COCA-COLA European Partners (CCEP) is aiming to bring something different to the energy market with the launch of Monster Hydro, a non-carbonated energy drink.
Available...
Multiples make solid headway
“Volume sales have increased by less than 1%, meaning it’s price rises keeping supermarket performance buoyant"
Footfall gets sprightlier
There was a spring in the step to Scottish footfall in the last month of 2022, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Free data for firms
Scotland's food and drink sector is being offered free access to consumer trends and data affecting the sector.
Investing big in vegetarian
The rising demand for vegan and vegetarian products has seen Quorn open the world’s biggest meat alternative production facility in Billingham, County Durham
McGhee’s highlights 90 years of family-run business
Glasgow-based bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has marked 90 years of the business with the launch of a range of archived images showcasing the business over the years.
Paltry retail growth
Total retail sales in Scotland enjoyed a little lift at the start of the summer, according to the latest KPMG figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Minimum wage will rise in 2021
Sunak announces NLW hike and rates freeze for England
THE National Living Wage will increase by 2.2% in April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
In...
We hae meat expands into Sainsbury’s
Girvan butchery brand We hae meat has announced new listings across Scottish Sainsbury's stores for three of its products.
Saleem’s our star
RETAILER Saleem Sadiq was named winner of the Scottish Grocer Industry Achievement Award, presented in association with Glen’s Vodka, at the end of a...
