DRS prep advances with new hires at Exchange for Change
Exchange for Change, the firm in charge of rolling out DRS in the UK, has appointed five new senior leadership members to its team to support the scheme's rollout.
High food prices change shopper habits
Persistently high food and drink inflation is causing massive consumer anxiety and has affected shopping habits, according to industry experts.
Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
SWA plots path to net zero
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has set out set out a pathway to net zero emissions for the sector's vehicle fleet, through the publication...
Awards profile – dairy award (managed) 2016
Winner: Spar Boswell Park, Ayr
The Dairy Award (for managed stores) 2016 – sponsored by Müller Milk & Ingredients
Interview with Debbie Nicholson, manager.
Winner details
Size: 1,000...
Lotto double prize weekend
CAMELOT will double every fixed-cash prize in this Saturday’s Lotto draw.
Raising the bar
Chocolate comes in an almost bewildering and widening range of shapes and forms, and in a variety of pack styles and sizes. But...
Invest in partners
INVEST Northern Ireland has facilitated a partnership between CJ Lang and Northern Ireland beef brand, Hellbent.
Global Brands acquires Skinny Brands low-calorie beer
Drinks giant Global Brands has acquired the Skinny Brands off-trade range as the firm continues to reaffirm its commitment to invest in varied off-trade options.
Vaccine lifts confidence
SHOPPER confidence was given a welcome shot in the arm by the roll out of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme
Retailer says bring it on
Day Today opens directly opposite town centre Aldi
RENFREW’S Aldi supermarket is facing revitalised competition this month following the opening of a new Day Today.
As...
Adding health to snack time
Consumers are increasingly looking for healthy snacking products according to Eat Natural, which says its range meets that need. Its Protein Packed bar, which is...
Bestway announces the return of its Retail Showcase event
Bestway Retail has announced the return of its annual Retail Showcase event in a bid to match the demand for the upcoming Fifa World Cup football tournament.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
Revamped store says here is the news
DRIVERS and residents of Polbeth and West Calder have been making their way to the transformed Spar Polbeth Service Station.
Denis McCormack, who owns and...
Every little doesn’t help
Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains
But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets
A GROUP of residents in...
