Vaping sector boosts economy according to study
The UK’s fast-growing vaping sector is a multi-billion-pound industry supporting nearly 18,000 full-time equivalent workers and raking in hundreds of millions for the taxman.
Lind & Lime attains B-Corp certification
Edinburgh-based gin firm Lind & Lime has achieved B Corp certification marking it as only one of four Scottish gin distillers to achieve this title.
Scotmid sees profit dip
Brodie satisfied in a tough year for all retailers
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid saw group profits decline by a quarter in the year to 25...
Three in a row for Scots Spar force
THE Dundee-based food and drink wholesaler that’s the force behind the Spar symbol store network in Scotland, CJ Lang & Son, was named the...
Nearly one in four households struggling
Despite grocery price inflation hitting its lowest rate in over two years, nearly one in four households claim they still are struggling, according to Kantar.
Report challenges food health plans
Official bodies hit back after obesity and public health activists criticise fat avoidance recommendations
AN obesity charity has sparked heated debate after urging people to...
President appointed
ALLAN Leighton has been appointed the new president of GroceryAid by its board of trustees.
Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity
Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.
Mark Murphy Dole cuts down on food waste
Edinburgh wholesaler Mark Murphy Dole has cut 33% of its food wastage following a partnership with the Scottish Wholesale Association and Zero Waste Scotland.
Cards take 79% of total retail sales
ALMOST four in every five pounds of spending at British retailers is now made through debit and credit cards, according to new data. The...
Head to the hills
Championing fresh produce, food to go and its partnerships with local butchers and bakers the fifth store for Eros Retail, Greens of Tillicoultry has...
Pinkie Farm marks 10 year anniversary
Musselburgh store Pinkie Farm Convenience has celebrated its 10th anniversary of operations with an in-store party offering consumers plenty of goodies.
Tackling tobacco cheats head-on
JTI has stepped up its anti-illicit trade activity through Don’t Be Complicit In Illicit, as Steve Wilkins explains
Jisp urges retailers to make the most of demand
With any luck, pandemic restrictions will ease in 2021, but demand for delivery services isn’t going anywhere
Thursday fun supports charities
Weetabix Food Company got its support of the FareShare UK and GroceryAid charities off to a flying start with its first ever Charity Month in April.
From farm to fork prevails
Organic is in the ascendancy
LOCAL brands chime with customers for a number of reasons and the idyllic vision of wholesome produce is certainly one...
