Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie
Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
Gushing onwards
Bottled water multiplies sales by 40 in 30 years to take one in five of all soft drinks
Have bottled water sales grown and diversified...
Uncertainty we can do without
OPINION polls suggest many Scots have still to decide which way they will vote on 18 September. But in Spar, Logans Road in Motherwell...
Our people make a real difference, says JW Filshill
JW Filshill’s move to its purpose-built HQ at Westway Park, near Glasgow Airport, has massively improved its ability to do business – but it is the KeyStore wholesaler's people who distinguish it from its rivals, say bosses.
Business rates review reports
No great overhaul but breathing room for store improvements
THE long awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates has been delivered by...
Snappy Shopper secures its place in Sunday Times Fast 50
Home delivery service Snappy Shopper has surpassed 20million orders on its app as it is listed in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50.
Nisa and easy orders
NISA has developed a new mobile app offering its members a new way to place orders
Independents – home of Boost
BOOST is a star brand in independents according to its brand owner, quoting a market research company that specialises in c-stores.
Recent numbers from SalesOut...
Health bill behind e-cig curve
Retail industry group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has told the Scottish Parliament that proposals contained in its Health (Tobacco, Nicotine Etc. And Care) (Scotland)...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 10-19
Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 10-19.
Looking for the northern stars
THE hunt is on for the businesses that will be winners of the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards in the established programme’s...
Convenience in brief | Greens, PRA and PO news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Rising fuel costs push inflation back up
Rising fuel prices across the UK caused overall inflation to climb back upwards by the end of August, says the Office for National Statistics.
Plug pulled on EV grants
The UK Government has closed its plug-in car grant scheme for electric vehicles.
Co-op confirms a further three store openings for Scotland
Co-op has announced its plans to open three new stores across Scotland as part of new plans to open 18 stores in the first quarter of 2026.
Retailer says bring it on
Day Today opens directly opposite town centre Aldi
RENFREW’S Aldi supermarket is facing revitalised competition this month following the opening of a new Day Today.
As...
