Costcutter

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...
Amy Gordon Denton Associate is smiling at the camera

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.
Highland game venison

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...
no-deal-brexit

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
Sainsburys

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
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

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...
GDPR

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's Kitchen owner David Sands

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. A...