Jetting into the future
FUEL brand Jet has unveiled a new-look prototype forecourt in response to dealer and consumer feedback.
Dreaming of a gin Christmas
GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...
Fife Creamery invests in community
Dairy firm and wholesaler Fife Creamery has introduced defibrillators at its Kirkcaldy site for the benefit of staff and visitors.
Stay ahead in hair care
SHAMPOO and conditioner have remained a necessity while shoppers have cut back on other items in tough economic times according to Nicola Bradbury of...
Prepare for when the sugar tax hits
RETAILERS are being advised to understand and prepare for an expected shift towards the low-sugar drinks category.
Holding back the years
The search for eternal youth is presenting a new market opportunity for retailers according to one of the biggest players in personal care.
Unilever says that...
Inflation falls to a new low
Consumer inflation has fallen to its lowest rate in over three year, despite some price rises in the dairy category, and has built shopper confidence.
‘Glimmer of hope’ for Scottish retail
After a worryingly poor Christmas season, Scottish retail saw a more positive January – with a 2% like-for-like sales increase on the year before .
Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers
Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
Convenience in brief | Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas Brothers.
Brownings rolls out to Co-op stores
Kilmarnock bakery firm Brownings the Bakers has announced a new deal with Co-op that will see its goods roll out to stores across North Ayrshire.
Checkout Scotland headline act unveiled
The organisers of GroceryAid Scotland’s flagship Checkout Scotland music festival have announced that Nathan Evans and The Saint Phnx Band will be the headline act.
Time to turn and fascia the change
After a whirlwind 2018 for wholesalers it’s a good time to reassess what’s on offer
Spar Scotland is set to raise the bar this year
Spar Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has promised a groundbreaking show for its Annual Tradeshow event later this year.
Scotland to go it alone on plain packs, retailer groups slam Holyrood plan
Retailer groups slam Holyrood plan to switch to standardised tobacco packs after Westminster says wait and see
REPRESENTATIVE groups for convenience store operators, and newsagents...
A food and drink year in the making
WE are now at the halfway point in Scotland’s Year of Food and Drink which set out to promote the country’s natural larder.
Scotland Food...
