GroceryAid aims to inspire
GROCERYAID’s Scottish committee is inviting retailers, store colleagues, friends and family to join the industry charity for a digital event on Tuesday (2 March).
The...
DRS administrator unveiled
DRINKS producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with the...
ScotGov announces one year rates holiday
RETAILERS are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year.
Scottish Government finance secretary Kate Forbes MSP...
Vape industry slams EU plans
POTENTIAL plans to ban flavoured e-liquids and increase controls on e-cigarettes in the EU would “undermine the public health potential of vaping”, according to...
NFRN backs Jab Army campaign
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has backed a new Covid-19 vaccine campaign from The Sun.
The tabloid’s Jab Army vaccine campaign urges the public...
Brewers predict pandemic boost to beer sales is set to continue throughout 2021
Current beer category trends suggest Scotland’s convenience retailers can also expect a strong 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect consumer behaviour – including their approach to beer
Christmas goes digital
The festive period saw supermarkets smash records for online sales, according to the latest figures from data specialists Kantar and Nielsen
Asda first to offer Covid jab
ASDA became the first supermarket in the UK to offer Covid-19 vaccinations late last month
High praise for CJ Lang staff
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang turned the spotlight on hard working staff members last month through its ‘Behind the Scenes with Spar’ campaign.
Big moves for single malt
LVMH has bolstered the executive team at the top of its whisky business, with two senior promotions at The Glenmorangie Company.
Halewood’s spirit doctor
Dr Kirstie McCallum has taken up the mantle at Halewood Artisanal Spirits, as its new master blender.
Support for pupils
ASDA has teamed up with Dell Technologies to provide 620 laptops to schools in Scotland in a bid to support pupils who have no access to online learning.
US purchase for Baxters
Baxters Food Group has completed its purchase of contract manufacturer Truitt Bros Inc.
Record breaking
Donations of more than £1m were distributed to charities and community groups across the UK last year through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.
The winds of change
Budweiser Brewing Group UK & Ireland has bolstered its sustainability credentials with the installation of a wind turbine at its South Wales brewery.
New look for advice hub
Unilever has announced it is relaunching its category advice programme, Partners for Growth (PfG), with a new-look website.
