Spar - most trusted says report

Spar – most trusted says report

NEW research has shown that the country’s most trusted convenience store chain is Spar, depended on by almost a third of UK shoppers (31%). Independent...

The monster pack

Tapping into the sharing bag trend, Kinder has launched monster versions of its Kinder Choco-Bons.

Light beer lands in UK

BUD Light, America’s best-selling beer, has officially landed in the UK, marking the biggest ever brand launch by owners AB InBev UK. The product is...
Baba's Kitchen & Costcutter retailer Abdul Majid.

SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.

MSPs agree to MUP rise

The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.

Scots cutting out alcohol

More than half of consumers in Scotland are actively trying to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink
Jisp Shopt partnership

Teaming up to bring savings

Retail app provider Jisp has reached an agreement with brand-to-consumer business *Shopt to give retailers access to new offers.
Amaan takes on vice chairman job.

Landmark role for Amaan

UNITED Wholesale Grocers boss Amaan Ramzan has been elected vice chairman of Landmark Wholesale
Make the most of colder nights in through biscuit solutions, says Walker's Shortbread.

Walkers brings the cosier night in

Walker's Shortbread is looking to warm up those colder nights in during the winter months with an inviting selection of biscuits to cosy up with.

BRC warns of empty shelves in the wake of a hard Brexit

Trade association calls for investment and agreements ahead of EU departure EUROPEAN supply chains could be at risk without additional agreements between the UK and...
Old El Paso pockets

More choice in Mexican pocket

World foods brand, Old El Paso has added a Smoky BBQ version to its tortilla pockets range.

Industry fires Brexit warning shot

Leaders warn no deal could spell disaster for Scotland SCOTLAND’S food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit. In...
PayPoint

New look… but not yet

SERVICE-payment firm PayPoint is to adopt a new logo, but branded terminals and signs in stores won’t change for a while. The new look is...

Safe as houses

In the first of two articles examining the subject of forecourt crime, Scottish Grocer takes a look at Cot House Services near Dunoon. After...
The latest delay to the UK DRS sees the scheme pushed back by a further two years.

Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay

Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
shopkeepers

Wholesalers in COVID battle

WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.