The prize is right
The Scottish Grocer Awards once again recognised the hard work found across the convenience sector.
Co-op adds DRS to its line up
Deposit return will be making an appearance at one of Scotland’s biggest music festivals this summer .
Spar Scotland plays the right notes for symbol
CJ Lang & Son reckons it can offer a tailor made retail experience through the Spar Scotland for independent retailers.
Crime continues to cost millions
BRC figures reveal a £700m black hole
Ignite awards strike a light
Imperial Tobacco’s inaugural Ignite awards – its search for the UK’s best tobacco retailers linked to its Ignite incentive, rewards and training programme –...
Tesco bakery jobs at risk
ALMOST 2,000 jobs are at risk following Tesco’s announcement that it plans to overhaul bakery operations throughout its supermarket estate.
Win prizes in Doritos Dinamita *shopt promotion
Retailers are in with the chance to bag some cash prizes with the launch of Doritos Dinamita with a new partnership through cash rewards app *shopt.
Sporty types drive functional demand
AN increased in demand for functional products has made sports and energy the fastest- growing sub-sector in soft drinks, as well as across total...
Coca-cola makes recycled packaging pledge
COCA-COLA has announced plans to double the amount of recycled plastic in its bottles to 50% by 2020.
The move has been announced as part...
Vape users still littering
Vapers continue to throw away devices
March sales fall back
Food fails to build on February promise and drops 2%
SCOTLAND’S food stores saw sales drop by 2% in March compared to the same period...
Stamping out proxy purchasing
A CAMPAIGN aimed at tackling proxy-purchasing for under-18s has gone digital with the launch of a new online resource.
Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike
Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales
Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.
Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity
A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
Pension obligations for part-time staff
In an industry where working hours often vary for staff on flexible employment arrangements, the advent of pension auto enrolment has left many retail businesses unsure as to who has to be included in the company scheme. Mark Hamilton of Dentons offers practical advice
