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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.
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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...
A bottle of Eden Mill Golf Gin stands on a wooden table with greenery and water in the background.

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.
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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.
Perfetti Van Melle reckons its range should suit the different consumer demands.

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.
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.

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
Exterior of a Spar convenience store with Iceland branding.

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.
Fiona Moriarty, director, Scottish Retail Consortium, said the path to economic recovery remains fragile after disappointing food sales figures in September in Scotland following a strong summer.

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...
Dr Robert Graham stands in a field holding a bottle of Graham's Jersey Milk with the family's herd of cows behind him.

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.
Confectionery on shelves

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...