Calls for off-trade tax
Scotland's national alcohol charity has called for a retailer tax levy on off-trade sales to support alcohol treatment across Scotland.
Tech advantages of retail opportunities
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
The power of partnership
SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...
Delivery deal for Co-op
CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
Mossgiel Farm expands with London distribution deal
Ayshire dairy firm Mossgiel Farm has secured a major new London distribution deal as the consumer demand for natural products continues to grow.
There’s no business like snow business
Retailers step up as snow storm hits Scotland
Growth in store for convenience, says Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic has laid out the opportunities for convenience retailers to make the most out of in its annual Soft Drinks Review.
Growing the family
Famous Scottish biscuit giant Tunnock’s prepares for expansion to meet growing demand
FEW brands are as recognisably a part of the Scottish culture as Tunnock’s.
The...
Food tourism at heart of new strategy
A NATIONAL strategy to boost food tourism in Scotland has been launched
Happy new Bru
GIANT-SELLING Scottish soft drink Irn-Bru is to have a new look from this spring.
But brand owner AG Barr says it’s a case of back...
Discounters grow ahead of c-stores
Research firm finds supermarkets, multiple c-stores and symbol group shops all under pressure from Aldi, Lidl and value stores
MANY surveys in recent years have...
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into...
Co-op Wholesale has extended its partnership with Roadchef with an agreement to supply into WHSmith stores.
Scottish Grocer Awards finalists revealed
Hundreds of miles have been travelled, dozens upon dozens of stores have been visited, and the judging is complete. The Scottish Grocer Awards finalists can now be revealed.
Thousands face abuse
OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
Convenience in Brief | Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Snappy Group, Scotmid and Loch Lomond Distillery.
Called to the crumpets
MAYBE we’re just not daft about afternoon tea, or perhaps we simply haven’t developed the habit, but it seems Scots are letting the side...
