Sub-zero sales
THE total take-home frozen food category in Scotland is down 2.2% according to Kantar Worldpanel data, but the category continues to recruit new shoppers,...
PayPoint is on the front foot
PAYPOINT has been celebrating a milestone, with its PayPoint One platform now live in over 16,000 stores across the UK.
Payzone wins major contract
Post Office and Payzone retailers will now be able to process Scottish Gas payments
Mondelez goes novel for Christmas drive
Mondelez International aims to build up excitement for Christmas throughout November with its novelty confectionery range from Cadbury and Toblerone.
Voices of the new leaders
DURING 2016 Scottish Grocer continued to turn the spotlight on some of the best young independent convenience retailers in our New Generation interviews.
Bedford-born Natalie...
Scotmid CEO to retire
John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.
Search for sustainable solutions
TESCO and the WWF have been pairing sustainability focused start-ups with food and drink businesses.
Imports land in UK stores
Foreign flavours hit the shelves
COFFEE connoisseurs can now pick up some Swiss favourites in UK convenience stores thanks to Empire Bespoke Foods’ move into...
Food to go focus for Spar
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has expanded its food-to-go offer, launching a raft of new products.
C-stores up business investment
Britain’s c-store operators are investing heavily in their shops, figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores say.
The ACS Investment Tracker says convenience retailers...
Butchers extend deal with Asda
Girvan-based family butcher firm We Hae Meat has secured a contract with Asda to bring four of its products to its stores across Scotland.
Mackie’s acquires new facility to grow distribution capacity
Aberdeenshire dairy firm Mackie's of Scotland has acquired a new site in the Kintore area to support local distribution to Scottish customers.
Ready to look into the future
THE development of symbol groups by wholesaling companies and the use of new technologies and digital communications in wholesaling will both figure this month...
Spar kicks off new ‘Spin into Spring’ activation
Spar Scotland has kicked off its spring activation 'Spin into Spring' in a bid to drive up engagement with shoppers and raise footfall across its estate.
Green light for new bank
THE Scottish Government has established a new investment bank, tasked with investing in Scottish businesses.
Hoxton has high spirits
Hoxton Drinks has revitalised its range of premium spirits with a brand new look as well as three new additions to its line-up.
