Nisa sales up 6.1% at the half-year
NISA, the buying group, wholesaler and symbol store operation, has reported strong half-year results with sales up 6.1% year on year, at £770 million...
Women quitting as smoking slips
Official figures show just over one in five of Scottish adults smoke and figures continue to move downwards as more women move away from...
Soft bubble goes pop
AG Barr has said that it expects to see sales down by 10% and profits by as much as 20%
Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled
The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
Morning goods sales on a roll
BREAD and bakery is a product category that covers many bases.
The biggest-selling lines such as wrapped breads are staple items, which act as key...
Stores shift in a positive direction
THIS year may have been a bit tumultuous on an industry-wide level, but on a store-by-store basis, many retailers have made great strides in 2017.
Finsbury marks Universal renewal with new Wicked cake plans
Finsbury Food Group has renewed its partnership with Universal Studios, with plans in place to capitalise on the popularity of upcoming movies including Wicked.
SF&D chief moving on
JAMES Withers will step down from his role at the top of Scotland Food & Drink this summer.
Spar’s £100k charity fund
SPAR UK is set to distribute £100,000 to good causes across the UK.
Coming your way?
COULD you be next to have a discounter on the doorstep? Aldi has named dozens of areas in Scotland in which it wants to...
Major deal for Menzies
LOGISTICS giant Menzies Distribution has reached an agreement to deliver all daily and regional weekly newspapers printed by the UK’s largest news publisher, Reach...
Slow new year for multiples
WEATHER, wages and wellbeing all affected till performance in the first month of the year.
Deposit return trial gets underway
Dennis and Linda Williams welcome guests for launch of 12-week DRS pilot scheme across three c-stores .
Poundworld enters administration
POUNDWORLD is the latest major retail casualty on the high street putting thousands of jobs at risk.
The budget store, which employs over 5000 staff...
Breaking the sounds of silence – Glen Keith distillery re-opening
THE boom in Scotch whisky manufacturing is continuing, One of the latest signs came last month when Scottish Government cabinet secretary for rural affairs...
Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2023
Discover the top 10 Scottish take-home alcohol brands in Scotland for 2023, according to Kantar data for Scottish Grocer
