Growth predicted for chilled foods
HEALTHY eating is driving the market for chilled foods in the UK, but convenience and quality continue to influence buying decisions.
Those are some of...
Evapo offers fake vape advice
Vape retailer Evapo has rolled out a new initiative to help consumers spot a fake vape with fears around the rise of the illicit trade due to the incoming ban.
Williams moves in at Spar
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.
There are over 300 stores in the...
Doing what it says on the tin
Do you know your FIC from your COOL? Shortly there will be new rules governing the way food producers label the products that will...
Take care with new ten
THE NFRN has issued guidance on spotting counterfeit currency
Without warning
In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
Levy should have lasted longer
First minister tells conference economic measures level the field
THE only way to make competition fairer between c-stores and supermarkets is through economic policy, according...
Petrol heads back for Yorkie promo
YORKIE’S Fuel promo is back for the third year in a row, offering consumers the chance to win a free tank of petrol or...
Huge gains for food retail sales
Scottish food sales hit double-digit growth in August, according to the latest figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.
More questions than answers
2019 proved to be another year of uncertainty, with the impact of Brexit, DRS and the promotions ban still unclear
Scotmid sees profit dip
Brodie satisfied in a tough year for all retailers
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw group profits decline by a quarter in the year to 25...
Time to overcome c-store barriers
Scotland’s MSPs created grocery industry history when they debated the position of the country’s independent c-stores. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee took in the debate.
SCOTTISH...
Mackie’s record its highest ever turnover
Mackie's of Scotland has recorded its highest turnover results ever thanks to its new listings, strong marketing campaign and the warmer weather.
Spar Show This Month
SPAR Scotland will welcome retailers and suppliers back for another virtual event.
Abdul tops the retail development charts
A Scottish shopkeeper is £10,000 richer this month after being named overall winner of Bestway and Batley’s Retail Development Awards 2014.
Abdul Rashid of Salina...
UK DMO appoints new directors to bring more business experience to DRS roll out
The UK DMO has strengthened its management team further with the appointment of two new, non-executive directors to its board.
