Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
The Fed calls on ScotGov to put retailers at the heart of agenda
The Federation of Independent Retailers has called on the next Scottish Government to place store owners at the heart of policy ahead of the elections.
Convenience in brief | Asda, Aldi and SGF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Asda, Aldi and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Extra crime assistance
Retailers who suffer an accident, robbery or assault in the workplace can now turn to a new professional counselling service set up by GroceryAid .
Coke ‘part of the solution’ – Calorie counting
COCA-COLA is going head-to-head with health campaigners who blame fizzy drinks for weight problems by repositioning itself as “part of the solution to the...
Inflation sustains for the end of 2024
There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.
Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
RUMOURS are flying around the west end of Glasgow that high-end American retailer Whole Foods Market is moving...
The end of an era
Maureen Robinson, master blender at Diageo and one of the leading lights of Scotland’s whisky industry is stepping down from her role.
United depot to double in size
• Drinks to be added to Glasgow south side unit
• Edinburgh depot planned for 2014
• Former Today’s chief joins board
GLASGOW-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) is to double...
Change at the Co-op
The Co-op has appointed Shirine Khoury-Haq as its new group chief executive.
Concern over cash refusals
Consumer rights group Which? has raised alarm bells over businesses blocking shoppers from paying with cash.
Filshill rises to the challenge of snowstorm
Food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill has commended the efforts of its staff in the delivery chain during the recent spell of winter weather conditions across Scotland.
Time to get serious – make the best of cider days
It’s been the undisputed boom product in long alcoholic drinks in recent years – ever since an Irish brand introduced the world to cider...
Filshill acquires Iain Hill
Glasgow-based wholesaler JW Filshill has acquired independent wholesale business Iain Hill Ltd for an undisclosed sum.
Scotmid Co-op investment pledge
Scotmid Co-op remains committed to investing in its convenience stores despite the tough trading conditions, says chief executive Karen Scott, after the society revealed strong annual results.
Scots behind on grocery spend
HOUSEHOLD spending is growing slowly but is still considerably lower than early in the century, says the Office of National Statistics (ONS), in its...
