Costcutter to cut fascia brands
THE enlarged Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which added Mace stores to its list after agreeing a joint buying operation and new distribution arrangements with Palmer...
Ensuring dismissal is handled well
Dentons associate Amy Gordon discusses the correct approach to dismissing an employee.
Brits lead on five a day
UK consumers are almost three times more likely than other Europeans to eat five portions of fruit and vegetables a day. The Nielsen Global...
Scotmid staff crash through charity target
BIG-HEARTED staff from Scotmid have raised more than £260,000 for Maggie’s Centres, smashing their target of £100,000. Employees and customers from all the company’s...
Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year
The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
Not too deer for UK wholesalers
Major expansion for Dundee-based supplier
Indulgent expansion
PROVIDING high-quality everyday indulgence is at the heart of the chocolate business of Mackie’s of Scotland, says the firm.
Mackie’s chocolate is now made in...
Consumers still take the biscuit
Analyst predicts continuing growth for category
Many Britons eat biscuits every day and that has led to biscuits recording almost twice as much annual sales...
Industry united in no-deal criticism
Disaster, chaos, and in no one’s interest is the assessment of a no-deal Brexit put forward by trade groups
Proposals could see job losses
SAINSBURY’S has said it will axe an estimated 500 office roles as part of its Food First restructure.
Four seasons for retailers
Unilever Partners for Growth has created a new seasonal calendar offering retailers tips on how to build an effective seasonal offer
SGF slams ScotGov’s approach on Circular Economy bill
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has said ministers should have worked with businesses on the introduction of the Circular Economy Bill.
Added Irn
First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra
IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...
Fun ways forward to the future
THE first of Nisa’s new format stores to open in Scotland has held a community fun day to celebrate its refit.
M Hanif Superstore in...
Don’t get caught out by data regs
NEW EU data protection regulations governing how businesses collect, store and distribute information have come into force.
David Sands joins Spar Scotland
DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
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