Major deal for Menzies
LOGISTICS giant Menzies Distribution has reached an agreement to deliver all daily and regional weekly newspapers printed by the UK’s largest news publisher, Reach...
Australian rules for Scots wine lovers
AUSTRALIAN wines are ace, ripper and bonzer according to Scottish consumers. Wines from down under are described as favourites by 23% of Scottish wine-drinkers,...
Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme
Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.
Dodgy dealers move online
SCOTTISH retailers are facing an increasing threat from illicit traders on social media, a conference has heard.
‘What’s the Big Deal?’, organised by the Scottish...
Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
Fee free cashback coming soon
RETAILERS could soon be able to offer free cash withdrawals to customers without any incurring any fees, following changes made to the Financial Services...
Barr Britvic merger bites the dust, revised offer rejected
THE proposed merger of soft drinks firms AG Barr and Britvic was finally called off last month shortly after competition authorities gave a green...
International Women’s Day – Premier Broadway Convenience Store
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
SGF chief praises his team
Chief executive Pete Cheema has marked 10 years of leading the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) by praising the team around him for transforming the organisation.
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.
Cathedral City unveils success for High Protein Half Fat cheese
Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has reported a massive demand with younger consumers for its High Protein Half Fat Cheddar cheese.
Spar goes yellow for charity campaign
Spar and other grocery brands have all gone yellow in support of Marie Curie's 75th anniversary with a pledge to donate £35,000 to the charity.
KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities
Weekday lunchtimes remain key periods for retailers to drive up sales from consumers eating on the go and, here, KP Snacks and Country Choice provide some insights.
Challenge 25 success fuels agent crimes
Scotland’s top cop tells licensing board ID requirements haven’t stopped kids’ drinking sessions
SCOTTISH retailers’ application of the Challenge 25 requirements of the licensing laws...
Speak out about abuse
A new campaign fronted by Crimestoppers Scotland, Fearless.org and the Scottish Grocers Federation (SGF), aims to raise awareness on how violence and abuse impact on retail staff
The Buzz about jelly – Crosse & Blackwell teams up with Disney
CROSSE & Blackwell has teamed up with Disney for a new range of Toy Story-branded fruit-in-jelly pots. Part of its 4Kids brand, The range...
