Booker to launch discount stores
WHOLESALE giant Booker is trying out a new low-cost c-store format intended to compete for business with discounters such as Aldi, Lidl and Poundland.
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Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
SGF draws the political crowd
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon was one of the first MSPs to be presented with a copy of the latest Scottish Local Shop Report during...
Aulds closes high street stores
Liquidation brings job losses for Aulds retail arm
Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP
The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
November holds out some hope
Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year
AFTER a tough year in the food...
McColl’s hits 800 but store sales slip
MANAGED c-store and newsagent company McColl’s Retail Group now has 800 stores across Britain and saw total sales rise 4.7% over the six-weeks around...
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.
Nisa posts £3m loss
Mutually-owned buying group Nisa has announced the first annual loss in its history after a year in which it lost its biggest customer and ...
Spar provides protection
ONE million pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) have been delivered to Marie Curie nurses by Spar UK.
Nescafé couples up with Love Island as its official iced coffee partner
Coffee brand Nescafé has announced its new partnership with ITV's Love Island as the reality show's new official iced coffee partner.
Build up energy drinks for summer, says Red Bull
Energy drinks giant Red Bull offers advice to convenience retailers on how to ensure shoppers can easily get what they want in the category.
One O One backs Healthy Living programme
Glasgow-based licensed retailer One O One has been doing its bit to help customers make healthier dietary choices.
Big birthday for Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic is celebrating eight decades in the business
Hopeful signs for the future in grocery retail
Grocery price inflation has dropped for the second month running, showing promising signs, as reported by Kantar Data.
Winners Gallery – Grocer Awards 2016
Industry Achievement Award
The Industry Achievement Award presented by Loch Lomond Group owner Colin Matthews and Scottish Grocer Managing Editor Patrick Duffy
Saleem Sadiq, Managing Director,...
