Prepare for new pricing regime
MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
Mortons is on a roll with Lidl
Mortons Rolls has secured a six-figure deal with Lidl to supply rolls, cakes and an exclusive new range of savoury bakes
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.
UK DRS plans revealed
DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme
WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans.
The UK...
Inflation dips as foods cost rise as Christmas approaches
Overall inflation has decreased month-to-month by the end of October, but food and drink prices have climbed upwards once again.
The Scottish Gantry opens flagship shop in Edinburgh
Spirits and wines specialist retain chain The Scottish Gantry has opened a flagship store in Edinburgh, becoming its third outlet in Scotland.
Going for the cold stuff
SCOTLAND has a higher frequency of purchase for branded ice cream than is the case in Great Britain overall and total ice cream sales...
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Making malt to meet demand
Firing up two new whisky distilleries
Wheeler steps in as GroceryAid treasurer
Sainsbury’s executive joins the GroceryAid Trustee Board as Treasurer
RETAIL charity GroceryAid has appointed David Wheeler, head of finance and logistics at Sainsburys, to its...
Costcutter trials app
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new loyalty app for consumers on a three-month trial basis.
International Women’s Day – CJ Lang & Son
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
New dawn for Ardeer
Following a massive investment by owner Mahmood Saleem, Ardeer Services in Stevenston has quadrupled in size, adding a second floor, Subway, ice-cream counter and...
Malteasers looks on the light side
MALTESERS is set to make a return to UK TV screens with a new advertising campaign.
The TV campaign will debut during Britain’s Got Talent...
Serving up hot stuff – essential FTG
SOME of the most experienced researchers covering the convenience retail industry are convinced we’ll see major changes soon. One of the predictions is that...
