New package for Premier
SYMBOL group Premier is boosting its promotional package, increasing its number of ‘Mega Deals’ and guaranteeing an alcohol and paper promotion every four weeks,...
Half of shoppers use discounters
While some retail industry observers have suggested the supermarket giants are beginning to land some punches as they attempt to win back business lost...
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.
Record event for GroceryAid
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised record funds at its annual ball held in London last month.
Barclays backs retail tech
Karen Johnson of Barclays bank tells Scottish Grocer how technology is set to become increasingly important to retail
Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
Food ideas find 4000 fans
2014 Speciality Show titles reward food champs and Orkney producers plan an island festival
SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show 2014 has announced the winners of its...
Trio of whisky brands for Burns Night
The Scottish Grocer team highlight winning and premium-end whiskies from three different distillers – Raer, Jura and Glenmorangie – that convenience store owners should consider stocking ahead of Burns Night.
Southern takes chilled role
CHILLED foods specialist Kerry Foods has promoted Victoria Southern to the role of marketing director for kids dairy snacking.
She moves into her new role...
Wholesale success at the SWA Achievers Awards
Excellence in service and innovation in the Scottish wholesale sector was recognised by the Scottish Wholesale Association's Achievers Awards ceremony.
Landmark and Today’s merger gets green light
Landmark Wholesale and Today's Group are set to merge after members overwhelmingly backed a joint proposal from both buying groups' boards
Rates relief for one year
Retailers are set to benefit from 100% business rates relief to the end of the 2021/22 financial year
Councillor Mo lands a double
LANARKSHIRE retailer Mo Razzaq, who with his wife Roxy owns and operates Premier Mo’s Convenience Store and Family Shopper outlets in Blantyre, became councillor...
Cold comforts Scots love – chilled foods
COMFORT food and familiar dishes are what keep Scottish consumers coming back to the chiller cabinet.
According to leading market research firm Kantar Worldpanel, Scots...
Poundworld to shut up shop
TROUBLED discount store Poundworld is poised to disappear from the high street on 10 August with the closure of its final stores.
As Scottish Grocer...
DRS trial concludes with strong results
Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
