Spar – most trusted says report
NEW research has shown that the country’s most trusted convenience store chain is Spar, depended on by almost a third of UK shoppers (31%).
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The monster pack
Tapping into the sharing bag trend, Kinder has launched monster versions of its Kinder Choco-Bons.
Light beer lands in UK
BUD Light, America’s best-selling beer, has officially landed in the UK, marking the biggest ever brand launch by owners AB InBev UK.
The product is...
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
MSPs agree to MUP rise
The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.
Scots cutting out alcohol
More than half of consumers in Scotland are actively trying to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink
Teaming up to bring savings
Retail app provider Jisp has reached an agreement with brand-to-consumer business *Shopt to give retailers access to new offers.
Landmark role for Amaan
UNITED Wholesale Grocers boss Amaan Ramzan has been elected vice chairman of Landmark Wholesale
Walkers brings the cosier night in
Walker's Shortbread is looking to warm up those colder nights in during the winter months with an inviting selection of biscuits to cosy up with.
BRC warns of empty shelves in the wake of a hard Brexit
Trade association calls for investment and agreements ahead of EU departure
EUROPEAN supply chains could be at risk without additional agreements between the UK and...
More choice in Mexican pocket
World foods brand, Old El Paso has added a Smoky BBQ version to its tortilla pockets range.
Industry fires Brexit warning shot
Leaders warn no deal could spell disaster for Scotland
SCOTLAND’S food and drink manufacturers and wholesalers have come together to sound the alarm over Brexit.
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New look… but not yet
SERVICE-payment firm PayPoint is to adopt a new logo, but branded terminals and signs in stores won’t change for a while.
The new look is...
Safe as houses
In the first of two articles examining the subject of forecourt crime, Scottish Grocer takes a look at Cot House Services near Dunoon. After...
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Wholesalers in COVID battle
WHOLESALERS have been handed a mammoth task thanks to a spike in demand caused by the coronavirus crisis.
