Bakery leads surge in Scottish sales
HOME-GROWN food and drink is growing in popularity among Scottish shoppers, according to the Co-op.
Subpostmasters to be cleared of convictions
Subpostmasters south of the border are set to be cleared of convictions against them in a groundbreaking new law set to be introduced in July of this year.
Variety is spice of life for RYO
Retailers can capitalise on the growing tobacco accessories market in Scotland by ensuring they offer shoppers lots of choice, reckons Republic Technologies UK.
Campaign takes aim at Aldi pricing
TESCO has been looking to lure shoppers away from the discounters through a new Aldi price match campaign.
E-cigs help quitters
GROWTH in the use of e-cigarettes has been associated with a higher rate of successful attempts to quit smoking, says a study, analysing findings...
Duo smash a personal best
MACKIE’S of Scotland workers Deirdre Henderson and Louise Hunter have been busy as bees, smashing a honeycomb making record at the Aberdeenshire farm business.
Brexit brings Balkans into the wine fold
WINES from a clutch of nations in and around the Balkans in Eastern Europe have seen their sales soar in the UK since June 2016.
Scots first for ‘Stone Willy’
A service station in Falkirk has become the first forecourt in Scotland to offer the Stone Willy food-to-go range from the USA.
With a hot...
The Larder wins £10k
A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
New cranberry, lime and blueberry flavours given £3.5m wings
UK market-leading stimulation energy drink Red Bull is set to spend millions backing the launch of its new Red Bull Editions; three new flavoured...
Snappy support for NHS
Snappy Shopper has teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits to offer discounts on shopping baskets for NHS staff members with a grocery shop for as little as £1.
Who will be in the mix? Summer drinks preview
HOW should retailers approach summer drinks in the Scotland of 2013? Well, it’s probably important to use last year’s poor summer weather as an...
Two more towns get their Greens
Latest expansion makes seven for Harris
Macsween product recall
Haggis firm implements voluntary recall
FOOD Standards Scotland has issued a product recall notice for Macsween of Edinburgh due to inadequate procedures to control Botulism...
Singles bar – Home baking on the rise
Traditional round cakes are showing decline, under pressure from individual treats. Breakfast biscuit sales are soaring.
BISCUITS and cakes form an established part of the...
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
