Scotland’s top brands: 1. Irn-Bru
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.1 – Irn-Bru.
Convenience in brief | The Fed, FDF Scotland, Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from The Fed, FDF Scotland and Scotland Food & Drink.
Road to ruin?
A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat.
AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...
Nisa says it’s back on track
RETAILER-owned wholesaler and symbol group operator Nisa says the business is back on track after it achieved positive half-year figures, which show it...
Obesity strategy: retailers react
Scottish Grocer asked a trio of retailers about the proposed obesity consultation paper
New Fascia in Falkirk
Falkirk retailer Anand Cheema has signed on with Bestway and will now trade under the wholesaler’s Costcutter symbol.
Exchange for Change confirms containers logo
Exchange for Change has confirmed the required logo that will need to appear on all in-scope drinks containers as part of the upcoming deposit return scheme.
SRC not keen on new rates levers
Online and out of town tax under fire
DRS business case raises big questions
SCOTTISH Grocer analysis of the Scottish Government’s business case for DRS has raised questions over the figures at the heart of deposit return.
Sporty types drive functional demand
AN increased in demand for functional products has made sports and energy the fastest- growing sub-sector in soft drinks, as well as across total...
Sustainability on rails at Highland Spring’s Freight Facility
Highland Spring Group welcomes the First Minister and other honoured guests as its new multi-million pound rail freight facility in Perthshire which promises to take thousands of HGVs off Britain’s roads.
Shops with feeling
Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.
ScotGov plans promotions ban
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or salt as part of an action...
Ready seltzer go at Burton
BEER giant Molson Coors is spending £25m to upgrade its brewery in Burton-upon-Trent including the installation of a hard seltzer canning line.
This follows the...
Food sales dominate spending
MARCH sales in Scotland were underwhelming with a decrease of 0.2%Â on a like for like basis compared to the same period last year
Irvine Co-op reopens its doors following refit
A Co-op store in Irvine has officially re-opened following on from a seven week programme to update and transform the store.
