Forza di formaggio
Lactalis McLelland has been encouraging consumers to experiment with some Italian flavour this summer through two new initiatives.
The firm’s Galbani brand has been appearing...
Teen smoking rates crash
As the various governments in the UK step up restrictions on tobacco marketing with the stated aim of reducing youth smoking new figures suggest...
Cashing in with survey
PAYPOINT has launched its annual retailer survey, offering its clients the chance to provide feedback on the service.
Margin call
For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...
Highland Spring brings the eco route to entice shoppers
Shouting out about the environmental benefits of brands will help entice more convenience consumers, according to Highland Spring.
Grey vote for olive oil?
BRITAIN, like much of Europe, has an ageing population and that should make the grey pound a major marketing and retailing battle ground in...
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...
Last chance for vital refresher training
Personal licence holders who gained their licence when laws changed in 2009 must do top-up training by end of this month
Slow uptake leads to...
SGF draws the political crowd
FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon was one of the first MSPs to be presented with a copy of the latest Scottish Local Shop Report during...
Big honour for Hannah
Simon Hannah, boss of Glasgow-based JW Filshill, has taken up the role of chairman of wholesale buying group Unitas.
Aquavape pushes retailers to stay up to date in the sector
Refillable vaping device firm Aquavape said that retailers should stay up to date in the vaping category to help drive up sales.
Booker boss announces retirement
Wilson plans to step down in February 2021
CHARLES Wilson, chief executive of Booker, is set to retire in February 2021.
Under Wilson’s 15-year tenure at...
PMP solutions for snack times
Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.
Bin the fizz and start milking healthy options with Graham’s!
Graham's Family Dairy will be visiting Glasgow, Falkirk and Aberdeen with its pop-up van to try and tempt fizzy drinkers to convert to organic milk.
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.
Carling football campaign offers mental health support
Brewer joins forces with charity to provide mental health training to grassroots football clubs
CARLING has joined forces with mental health charity Campaign Against Living...
