Calls for NI style scheme

The Northern Ireland Executive has confirmed plans to increase funding for a high street stimulus scheme, renewing calls for a similar scheme to be introduced in Scotland
AG Barr aims to keep the Irn-Bru brand strong right through to the end of the year.

Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year

It has been another phenomenal year for the Irn-Bru brand, says owner AG Barr, with the firm now focused on the latter half of 2024.
Day-Today retailers were able to attend the UWS trade show to find out what the future holds for the symbol group.

Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.

Goal scored for Snappy

Home delivery app Snappy Shopper has reported hitting 50 million products sold through its app.

CJ Lang rolls out the red carpet

CJ Lang has rolled out the red carpet as it launches its Spar Scotland Awards which will take place during the wholesaler's trade show this September.
Empty petrol pumps

Shortages start to bite

Kantar and Nielsen have both revealed that a shortage of petrol at the pumps earlier this autumn hit grocery spending in the UK.

On the wine road

GROCERY industry charity The Grocer Company of Glasgow has branched out to support students on an important wine course. The charity, founded in 1789 by...
A packet of Aldi Minger Cheese is set against a red background with a sprig of Mistletoe on top of it.

Kiss a Minger is back in Aldi

Aldi Scotland is encouraging consumers across the country to 'Kiss a Minger' once again this festive season as its Minger cheese is back on shelves.

Grouse aims to be daddy of all gifts

Edrington UK's brings back its The Famous Dad branding for The Famous Grouse in time for Father's Day alongside the launch of a new podcast.

Wrigley cuts price and size in gum relaunch

SUGAR confectionery firm Wrigley is ringing the changes on its 5 brand of gum. The company has just changed the pack and RRP of...
town-centre-vacany

Town centres struggle

Almost one in ten town centre units lay vacant this summer, according to figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium .
Linda Williams

C-store champs face discounter bid

AWARD-WINNING Broadway Convenience Store and other shops in the Oxgangs area of Edinburgh face a major planning battle against a proposed discount supermarket in...
Last year's Day-today Trade Show was a big success and this year promises to be even better.

United in providing full retail support

Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.

Upper crust award for local butcher

ANGUS-based butcher James Pirie and Son picked up the pastry equivalent of an Oscar when the firm was named Scotch Pie World Champion last month.

Wintertime woes

Winter can be a difficult time for retailers, with bad weather impacting on the roads and the forecourts. But recent months have seen yet...
Extracts from FOI letters to Scottish Grocer

Industry rails against ScotGov’s DRS plan

Implementation group members highly critical of proposals