Events count in stores
Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.
MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Meet the maker: Jimmy’s Iced Coffee
Jim Cregan, founder of Jimmy's Iced Coffee, sat down with Scottish Grocer to talk about the history of his brand and ambitions for the future.
Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Taking real pride in Scottish produce
Scottish wholesaler Lomond The Wholesale Food Co is gearing up for its trade show set to take place in the SEC in May this year.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Crime surge revealed
The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
KP checks the nuts
KP Snacks aims to drive testicular cancer awareness this month with its first ever retailer video campaign featuring SnacKPartners retailers.
MARKET NEWS | 6 brand new products available in April
Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Charity pair take biscuit
Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
Food prices spark alarm
Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Standing up to the criminals
Convenience channel chiefs and workers were given top tips on tackling crime at a major Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) annual event last month.
£190k boost for Go Local
The Scottish Government has approved the fourth phase of the Go Local scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Booker’s FareShare record
Leading wholesaler Booker achieves a new milestone in its food redistribution work through deal with surplus food charity FareShare.
Shops with feeling
Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.
