Packing a punch with some protein
PROTEIN products were a real winner in 2017 and Wessanen UK, brand owner for Whole Earth is gearing up for more interest in 2018
Free from has broad appeal
Lifestyle adopters push category on
OVER the last few years the free-from category has gone mainstream, moving from the fringes and specialist stores to its...
French coop buys Aston Manor Cider
ASTON Manor Cider, the firm behind Frosty Jack’s and Kingstone Press, has been purchased by French farming and food cooperative Agrial.
In a statement, Aston...
A man of the people
THE Scottish Grocer team was saddened to hear that Ian Smith, cash and carry controller at Boost Drinks, has died.
Scotmid feels the cold as sales slip
EDINBURGH-based co-operative Scotmid saw sales and profit slip in the first six months of its trading year, compared to the same period last year,...
It’s a sweet deal
Confectionery importer and wholesaler Innovative Bites has acquired Hancocks Holdings in a move which boosts its sales team to more than 150 and expands...
Nisa adds stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group firm Nisa added 374 stores to membership in the nine months to the end of last year, including 199 in...
DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban
The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
Britvic stimulates energy spend
Britvic offers retailers tips on how to effectively drive up sales across the energy category in stores to make the most out of the channel in convenience.
Co-op and EG are On The Move in new forecourt sites
Co-op and the EG Group are set to open three new forecourt sites across Scotland as the convenience retail chain aims to build its franchise ambitions.
Symbol rolls out data-led planogram
UNITED Wholesale Grocers (UWG) flagship symbol group Lifestyle Express has issued a new data-driven planogram.
SGF adds legal hotlines
THE Scottish Grocers Federation, in partnership with TLT, has launched two new legal hotlines to provide members with advice on licensing and employment issues...
Starbucks RTDs says flavours fuel coffee demand
Flavours such as caramel and chocolate have driven ready-to-drink (RTD) chilled coffee, says Arla, the firm behind Starbucks products.
Over 300 c-stores lost in last year
ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
The mind of the modern shopper
SGF Conference delegates heard Scotland’s convenience sector can evolve to meet the needs of consumers on ‘autopilot’.
SHOPPERS are making more visits to c-stores than...
