The Bru will get through

ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
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Energy cost concern

Energy costs are the third biggest concern for retailers, behind only the wholesale cost of goods and business rates

Searching for an edge

Brands adapt to meet the needs of a changing youth culture YOUNG adults today are arguably one of the most diverse consumer groups imaginable. With everything...
Shoplifting is rising at a shocking speed and retailers want something done about it.

Don’t ignore c-store crime

Conference hears from independent retailers who have faced in-store violence
A chiller with sandwiches and rolls with strip runners along the shelving with the SGF Go Local branding across it, the text reads 'We Support Local'.

SGF Go Local Programme is renewed for another year

The Scottish Grocers' Federation's Go Local Programme has been renewed for another year after securing funding from the Scottish Government.
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Confidence dropping

SHOPPER confidence has dropped to its lowest level in a year according to the Shopper Confidence Index from IGD.
Casper MacRae and Ellie Goss have taken on new executive team roles.

Big moves for single malt

LVMH has bolstered the executive team at the top of its whisky business, with two senior promotions at The Glenmorangie Company.

MARKET NEWS | 4 brand new products available in May

Scottish Grocer takes a look at what is available to stores across the Scottish convenience retail channel for the month ahead.
Faisal Sattar, chief exec at MHouse, and Tom Walker, Volumatic's Scotland Account manager. shake hands in front of the MHouse logo.

MHouse ties up with Volumatic to streamline the process

EPOS software solution firm MHouse has tied up with cash handling services firm Volumatic to help streamline cash processing across Scottish stores.
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Planning for profit

Unitas has expanded its Plan for Profit programme with the launch of new guides in partnership with PepsiCo and Mars Wrigley.
Over 140 food and drink producers are expected to attend this year’s show.

Speciality food show returns

SCOTTISH produce will take centre stage at the SECC in Glasgow this month
Coins On Paper

Green light for new bank

THE Scottish Government has established a new investment bank, tasked with investing in Scottish businesses.
A bottle and can stand against a grey background with the Exchange for Change logo in the bottom left corner.

UK DMO becomes Exchange for Change in new move for DRS

DRS administrator UK DMO has changed its name to Exchange for Change and unveiled new packaging details as the next step is taken towards DRS.
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Shaking up the spirits industry

Badvo Gin is challenging perceptions .

Hundreds of retail crime incidents reported

ALMOST 300 incidents of abuse against shop staff have been reported to police since a new law protecting retail workers came into force on...

Tesco creates 16,000 jobs

Tesco has created 16,000 new permanent roles in the UK to support growth in its online business