Cheers to beers and fine drams
Lesley Ann Gray, strategic lead for Scotland at market research company Kantar – which provides the listing of the top 50 Scottish non-alcohol brands in Scotland and the top 10 Scottish alcohol brands in Scotland, analyses the year for the leading Scottish brands in Scottish food and drink retailing.
Booker given Makro OK
GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK.
The news was confirmed last month by...
Michelle’s Mars move
MICHELLE Oliver has been promoted to the post of vice president of marketing at Mars Chocolate UK.
Her appointment follows former UK marketing VP Michael...
Aldi reaches for sixth spot
Booming discounter claims another record share and may have overtaken Waitrose
Supermarket growth rates fall for the sixth time in seven months
DEEP discounter Aldi could...
Plain packs by 2016?
RETAILERS and tobacco firms have reacted with shock to news that the Westminster Government will push forward with plain packaging legislation before the general...
Lidl eyes up Scottish stores expansion
Discounter chain Lidl has announced plans to invest half a million pounds in its expansion plans, outlining potential new locations in Scotland in doing so.
Wilson: Londis buy will help indies
ONE of the SWA conference’s most warmly received speakers was Booker CEO Charles Wilson, who gave a presentation on his company’s recent acquisition of...
Super score for grocery
A SUMMER of sun and sport helped to drive growth for UK supermarkets.
Keeping value on display
Digital and data firm The Wholesale Company (TWC) has found that consumers are willing to pay a little extra on price marked packs.
New Nisa is number eight
Scottish Nisa retailer Jay Javid has opened his eighth store
Value own label for all Nisa partners
THE Co-op has made its Honest Value own-label range available to all Nisa partners.
Co-op's the value-tier own-label brand includes products from across categories, ranging...
Time to get your entries in
SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014.
The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading reward and...
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
CCEP desires for deposit return
AS the UK and Scottish governments deliberate on how best to introduce a deposit return system for drinks containers, Coca-Cola European Partners (CCEP) has...
Britain’s top sweets revealed
Prospectus Global has found Britain's top sweet choices in new market research which finds many consumers are looking to more retro options.
Safe and sound
Winner:Â Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow
Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016Â sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK
Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner.
Winner details
Store size: 1200 sq ft
Symbol: Day-Today
Period at...
