Minimum wage will rise in 2021
Sunak announces NLW hike and rates freeze for England
THE National Living Wage will increase by 2.2% in April 2021, chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.
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The bigger chills
Planning your refrigeration properly, having the best chillers and freezers, and maintaining your system well can slash energy costs and transform the look of...
Nisa on big drive to recruit stores
Nisa has announced ambitious plans to expand its network of stores – at the same time as a revitalised Glasgow outlet reopened to serve its local community.
The multibuy moment?
DO televised sports events really provide major commercial opportunities for retailers? Well, specialist convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research and Consulting knows that consumers...
Mackie’s rings the changes
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Fresh perspective
Changes in the mints and gum market suggest people want new and fruity flavours
NEW flavours of gum are tempting people away from buying mints...
Tributes for Mackie’s chief
Ice-cream firm chairman who played major roles in farming, food manufacture, politics and education.
MAITLAND Mackie, the patriarch of the Scottish ice cream dynasty,...
Food inflation forecasts climb upwards
The Food and Drink Federation has uprated its inflation forecast for the sector to hit over 9% by the end of the year due to conflict in the Middle East.
Food leads new sales surge – Weather and winning credited
Are we in recovery? Scottish sales performance best for more than two years as we storm ahead of overall UK stats
A feelgood July has...
A Bonnie start for Andy Murray’s pup as she lands ambassador role for Purina
Andy Murray's puppy Bonnie is to be a Purina ambassador
Desserts top tips
THE rekindled interest in eating and entertaining at home in recent times has meant many types of frozen food have become ‘hot stuff’ reckons...
Living wage set to rise
Retailers could have to pay all employees aged over 21 at least £10.50 an hour, within the next five years.
A seriously busy year
Mega mergers and major legislation gave retailers plenty to think about
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.
Celebrating Scotland’s best
BEFORE the coronavirus crisis ramped up, retailers, staff and suppliers came together for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – and what a night they had.
Checking your fluids
Highland Spring has teamed up with Pantone Color Institute in a bid to ensure the public is drinking enough fluids
