Amazon delivery in Aberdeen
MORRISONS has expanded its Amazon same-day delivery service to Aberdeen.
Olbas prepares parents for cold season
Decongestant brand Olbas has recommended retailer to stay well-stocked on its range of winter remedy options to support parents during the flu season.
Co-op calls for MSPs to back crime bill
THE Co-op has made a final call for MSPs to support retail staff with more protection under the law, on the eve of a...
Nabeel Ramzan steps down from United Wholesale Grocers position
FORMER joint owner of United Wholesale Grocers (UWG) Nabeel Ramzan has stepped down from his position to focus on his personal pursuits.
Govt could demand cash
Cash is still king for some shoppers according to a new Treasury Committee report.
Soft drinks beat £10bn
A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners
GOOD weather and the trend to...
Funding for eco projects
SCOTTISH food and drink producers have been awarded a share of £160k in funding for sustainable projects.
Promos reduce paper money
PAPER products break down into three main sub-categories – toilet tissue, kitchen roll and facial tissue.
It’s probably fair to say that toilet tissue is...
Spar is there for the kids
SPAR, the symbol group with the motto “There for you” has been there for the UK’s children in the last year, raising £493,325 for...
Four things to watch in 2022
FLAVOURINGS manufacturer Synergy Flavours has predicted fallout from the Covid pandemic will continue to shape consumer food and drink trends in the new year.
Challenge 25 success fuels agent crimes
Scotland’s top cop tells licensing board ID requirements haven’t stopped kids’ drinking sessions
SCOTTISH retailers’ application of the Challenge 25 requirements of the licensing laws...
More funding for food to go
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced an additional £300,000 in funding for food to go provisions at the SGF’s conference late last month
Mix up drinks options for sunnier days
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
Industry warns over alcohol hike
The Scottish Government is considering raising the minimum unit pricing on off-trade alcohol products, raising the prices for consumers.
£1bn worth of coppers
DRINKS giant Diageo says it will invest £1bn in its whisky operation over the next five years.
The company, which has Bell’s, Johnnie Walker, J&B,...
Sales grow as Brits grow old
Kids like sweet spreads, right? Well families might be important to spread sales but you also might think about beefing up your jam shelves...
