CMA Investigation into Asda stores begins
The Competitions and Markets Authority (CMA) has begun its initial investigations into Asda’s purchase of 132 retail sites from the Co-op.
Mumtaz wins prize at Ignite awards
EDINBURGH c-store operator Mumtaz Ali took the prize as Most Improve Retailer in the 2017 Imperial Tobacco Ignite Awards.
ONS report reveals lackluster growth
SRC puts politicians in spotlight over tough conditions
Overtime ruling could see 5m back pay claims
As many as five million employees could make backdated claims after an employment tribunal ruled that voluntary overtime should be included in holiday...
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
Scotland’s top wholesalers honoured
High spirits at 17th SWA Achievers awards
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill scooped the top prize at the 17th Scottish Wholesale Association Achievers awards at a...
Eden Mill extends partnership with Genesis Scottish Open as Official Gin
Scottish distiller Eden Mill has announced a two-year extension to its deal with the Genesis Scottish Open as the 'Official Gin' of the golf tournament.
Cornerstone of community
Fewer than one in ten consumers cited fuel as their main reason for visiting a forecourt during the pandemic, according to new data from Lumina Intelligence.
Making the most of sugar confectionery
The sugar confectioney category remains one of the biggest drivers of impulse decisions for convenience store shoppers – and retailers should capitalise by having a good variety, says Perfetti Van Melle.
Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.
The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...
Retailers give something back
KEYSTORE retailers spread some festive goodwill over the Christmas period with food bank dumpbins
Spar UK and Iceland agrees exclusive partnership
Spar UK has announced an exclusive partnership with Iceland Foods to bring an expanded range of frozen products to Spar stores across Scotland, England and Wales.
Reality check in September slide
Summer comeback falters as sales figures show food and drink like-for-likes drop
SEPTEMBER was a difficult month for Scottish retailers, with like-for-like food sales down...
Graham’s goes for Gold this Christmas
Graham's The Family Dairy has gone for Gold this Christmas with a new marketing campaign with the benefits of its Gold Top Jersey Milk at its core.
HFSS proposals revealed
THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
Consumers still take the biscuit
Analyst predicts continuing growth for category
Many Britons eat biscuits every day and that has led to biscuits recording almost twice as much annual sales...
