Recruitment drive
A CAMPAIGN seeking to preserve jobs during the coronavirus crisis has launched, with the goal of redeploying workers from struggling sectors into “in-demand” roles.
Dark treats with a minty heart
CHOCOLATIER Elizabeth Shaw has launched a new dark chocolate which it is positioning as ideal for snacking on the go or as a treat.
The...
Mars Wrigley highlights gum sales opportunity
Mars Wrigley gum brand director Ross Ripamonti has been discussing ways that convenience retailers can drive up sales in the category.
Beat of the treats
Chocolate confectionery maintains steady growth as sharing sizes, big nights in and new product initiatives keep consumers coming back
TREAT categories of all types may...
SGF underlines success for its Go Local Programme
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the success of its Go Local Programme in supporting Scottish produce in stores across the whole of Scotland.
MHouse strengthens customer team with new hire
MHouse has strengthened its customer service team with the appointment of Padma Sivakumar as its new customer success executive.
Make town centre policy watertight
Small shops groups call for crackdown on loopholes to stop more out-of-town superstore projects
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Association of Convenience Stores have...
New MUP ‘will do little to help’
Industry leaders have given a mixed reaction to the introduction of a higher minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol, which has come into force today.
Crime Doesn’t Pay
IMPERIAL Tobacco has relaunched its anti-illicit tobacco trade website as part of its ongoing ‘Suspect it? Report it!’ trade campaign.
Birthday bonus for good causes
WORLD foods specialist Tropical Sun is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year by giving £21,000 to good causes.
Still to master the details
ALTHOUGH many retailers say they are aware of tobacco manufacturing and retailing regulation changes that result from the EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD2) they...
An app tailored to retail
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2018 also saw the launch of the new Scottish Grocer app.
Drive up Mother’s Day sales with Fox’s gift ideas
Fox's Burton's Companies has outlined five ways in which convenience store owners can help to drive up extra sales in the lead up to Mother's Day.
Pennycook confirmed at Co-op
RICHARD Pennycook has been announced as the new group chief executive of the Co-operative Group.
He was previously interim group chief executive.
The news came as...
Good food, good cause
ICE cream and snacks firm Mackie’s of Scotland has published a book of recipes to help raise funds to combat muscular dystrophy.
Catering for a garden party
SCOTS love an excuse to get outside and will grab any chance to enjoy the sunshine when it shows up
