Scottish Grocer Awards 2020

Don’t delay, make sure to get your entry in today

Time is running out to get your entry in for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – so don’t delay.
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Searching for the very best

IT will soon be one of the most important times of the Scottish Grocer year. In next month’s issue of the magazine you’ll find the...

Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam

Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK. Blue circular vouchers, which have no...

MPs to be targeted in PayPoint row

NEWSAGENTS and small retailer representative organisation the NFRN plans to apply political pressure in its battle with payment services firm PayPoint, which has lowered...

Mars to reformulate food lines

MARS Food, whose brands include Uncle Ben’s and Dolmio, will tell consumers to regard some of its products as occasional treats as part of...
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CCEP launches mobile app for retailers

Soft drinks giant CCEP has launched its online customer platform MyCCEP.com as a phone app, offering a more efficient experience for its retail customers.

Total grocery registers first Kantar fall

THE whole UK grocery market is in decline for the first time since Kantar Worldpanel began its records in 1994. Sales are down 0.2%...
FareShare Scotland will redistribute the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection donations.

Appeal for food this Christmas

Scottish Grocer has joined forces with the FareShare charity to launch a Christmas Food Collection and we are reaching out to individuals and brands in the hope of securing support for the campaign.
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UWS prepares for the future

Asim Sarwar announces change at the top .

Eating your way all around the world

GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond - The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new sandwich range aimed at helping retailers stand out from the crowd. There are...
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Camelot launches lottery legal challenge

NATIONAL Lottery operator Camelot has issued High Court proceedings against the Gambling Commission, over its decision to hand the next lottery licence to Allwyn...

Seven up as Jet adds sites

FUEL brand Jet has expanded its network, adding seven new sites in recent months. The firm says the new sites have added a combined...
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Smile, and say ‘convenient!’

Sliced and grated lines grow ahead of the market as cheese fans keep buying and increase visits to c-stores IN theory cheese should do...
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The future of fish

THE Scottish Salmon Company’s Scottish based operations have a new name: Bakkafrost Scotland.
Shoplifting is rising at a shocking speed and retailers want something done about it.

Don’t ignore c-store crime

Conference hears from independent retailers who have faced in-store violence
Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging.

Pitta patter – Rebrand from Warburtons’

Warburtons’ baked pitta chips have been rebranded as Escapes in adventure-themed packaging. The snacks have 45% less fat than potato chips, and are described...