Mixed reviews for minimum pricing

One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
FDFS chief exec David Thomson

Call to help producers

Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief David Thomson has said ScotGov must use its powers to support producers and keep costs down for households.
Lucozade Sport Zero Sugar will appeal to new customers, say Suntory.

Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales

Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.

Diageo Leven celebrates half a century

Diageo's largest packaging site Diageo Leven celebrated 50 years of bottling with a commemorative bottle and a visit from the area's local MSP.

Profit up at Filshill

INVESTMENT in technology and improving efficiencies helped independent Glasgow-based food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill increase pre-tax profits to £1.3 million in the year...
Family affair: Barbara Henderson and husband Sam founded Lomond in 1997.

Lomond thrives in tough times

LOCKDOWNS presented many businesses with challenges, with the wholesale channel hit particularly hard.
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Footfall picks up speed

Scottish footfall showed slight signs of improvement over the last month, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).

A game of two halves

Scotmid year-ends show profit up SCOTTISH independent co-operative Scotmid saw turnover fall but trading profit increase in the year to the end of January. It...
Petrol Pumps

Fuel theft rising

Motorists failing to pay for fuel is on the rise at forecourts, according to British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS).
Consumers can win a £1,000 Scotland Loves Local Gift Card, thanks to Miconex.

Convenience in brief | Greens, Snappy, CJ Lang and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Greens and Snappy Shopper, CJ Lang and Miconex.

We are here for your convenience

TOMRA says its RVM machines are ideal for c-stores
Premier, forecourts, c-stores, convenience store,

Change to survive

Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
Pack shots of confectionery products to illustrate Bobby's Sweets trial box.

Bobby’s expands delivery service for retailers with new Brand Box

Confectionery distributor Bobby's has expanded on its delivery service for retailers with the new Bobby's Brand Box, offering a more convenient option.
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Smaller supermarkets gaining market share

Are the big four on the decline?

Long drinks in Olympics sales surge

HOT weather and the Olympics in Rio combined to boost demand for alcohol, according to researcher Nielsen. Beer and cider were the big winners, with...
Debbie Nicholson, manager. Spar Boswell Park, Ayr.

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...
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