NFRN backs new charter
The Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has welcomed changes to the Press Distribution Charter – a commitment on distribution standards from publishers and wholesalers
Lottery sales down
NATIONAL Lottery ticket sales for the first six months of the financial year were down £226m on the same period last year, Camelot has...
Sector key to economy
The vital role of c-store retailers for communities and the economy has been highlighted by the SGF’s Scottish Local Shop Report.
Giant launches first Scots c-store
MORRISONS, the last of the big four supermarkets to move into convenience, has now opened 50 M Local outlets. The company plans to have...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 8. McIntosh
Spotlight on No.8 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, McIntosh of Strathmore.
Grocer-fest is heating up
RETAIL benevolent fund Grocery Aid is gearing up to host its biggest festival ever this summer.
Oak beer pioneer adds Inveralmond
INNIS & Gunn, the Edinburgh-based brewing company which was one of the first firms to develop commercially successful oak-aged beers has bought The Inveralmond...
How to scare up a success
The team at Barassie Day-Today goes the extra mile at Halloween.
Pledge to protect cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing a cash payment initiative from product review and consumer rights group Which?
Co-op teams up with Holland & Barrett for health and wellbeing offer
Co-op and Holland & Barrett team up for health and wellness range
Scotmid unveils winning six in Scottish Favourites contest
Scottish retail chain Scotmid has unveiled the six winners for its Scottish Favourites competition for 2024, with each going on to receive listings across stores' shelves.
Moniaive retailer takes on senior SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation has strengthened its line of succession with the appointment of a new junior vice-president.
Moniaive retailer Graham Watson has taken on...
Spar brews up a Barista Bar celebration
Spar Scotland marked the installation of 20 Barista Bar services on 21 June with an hour of free hot drinks and a party in Spar Halbeath.
The year of the horse – 2013 news review
2013 saw major parts of the food and drink and retail industries turned upside down by a Europe-wide adulteration scandal
THE food and drink...
Reaching out to grocery workers
Industry charity launches awareness day
No plan for sugar tax
The Westminster government has ruled out the introduction of a sugar tax anytime soon, despite a huge petition to have sugar issues debated in...
