Simple but effective
Paying attention to ‘traditional’ convenience categories
A feast of food to go
FOOD to go, perhaps more than any other category, has been shaking up the convenience retail sector in Scotland.
Cigar deal completed
SCANDINAVIAN Tobacco Group (STG) has acquired Royal Agio Cigars.
Supermarket sweeps decks
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s has announced changes to its management structure that are expected to result in job losses.
Aldi offers a pay rise
ALDI store employees will receive a pay rise this month as the discounter seeks to pay staff a ‘living wage’.
Celebrating local produce
SCOTTISH food and drink producers are running out of time to enter this year’s Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards.
The deadline for submissions closes on 14 February.
Spar Scotland takes to the TV
SPAR has been appearing on the small screen as part of a new media campaign for the retail brand.
Food crime in the spotlight
FOOD and drink industry groups have come together to back a new unit aimed at tackling food crime.
New Recruits Wanted
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group has been pushing the boat out in its bid to recruit more independent retailers.
Big grant for food charity
FOOD redistribution charity FareShare has joined forces with Asda to provide meals for thousands across Scotland.
The caring side of KeyStore
KEYSTORE retailers went above and beyond for their communities over the festive period, to the benefit of 42 local foodbanks.
Electric van man is here
MENZIES distribution has gone electric, with the roll out of a new fleet of zero-emission vehicles.
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
Nisa reaches charity milestone
NISA has been celebrating a charity milestone for its Making a Difference Locally campaign.
Making bank with PayPoint
PAYPOINT has reached an exclusive deal with emerging digital bank Monzo that will allow account holders to deposit cash through payment terminals.
Small lift for Scottish food
GROCERY had an uninspiring festive period in Scotland, according to sales figures for the five weeks to 28 December.
