Top 50 Scottish Brands 2021: Pandemic winds continue to blow

Questions remain, but some categories are still benefitting from lockdown trends

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.

Awards profile – The dairy award (milk) 2015

Winner: Spar Dalrymple The Dairy Award (Milk) - Sponsored by Müller Wiseman Dairies Interview with Angela Pattie, manager (right). Store details Size: 2,800 sq ft Opening hours: 7am – 10pm...
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Frozen food offers high quality and value to consumers

Frozen food products are ideal to help consumers during the cost-of-living crisis, according to British Frozen Food Federation chief Ian Stone.
KEPAK Convenience Foods has teamed up with video game Tomb Raider to offer one lucky consumer the ultimate survival experience.

On the road to snack survival

KEPAK Convenience Foods has teamed up with video game Tomb Raider to offer one lucky consumer the ultimate survival experience. To tie in with...

SG interview: Barbara Henderson, Lomond

Barbara Henderson is committed to quality and she has her sights set on expanding food to go in Scottish independents

McColl’s reports good start

MCCOLL’S has got off to a good start as a PLC, with like-for-like sales up 1.4% over the first quarter. Total sales were up...

Small footfall gains

THERE were glimpses of hope in the latest footfall figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.
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Abdul tops the retail development charts

A Scottish shopkeeper is £10,000 richer this month after being named overall winner of Bestway and Batley’s Retail Development Awards 2014. Abdul Rashid of Salina...
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A new home for Filshill

Wholesaler to move premises in order to expand operations .
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DRS trial concludes with strong results

Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .

Shopping like your granny?

Co-op analysis tracks 50 years of c-store Britain Half a century after self-service shops gained a dominant position in food and drink retailing in Britain a...
Jam firm adds a saucy dimension

Jam firm adds a saucy dimension – New from R&W Scott

SCOTTISH jam producer, family-owned company R&W Scott, is tempting home bakers with a new range of premium sauces, designed to fill cakes, accompany desserts...
Tayto Group has supported the Golden Wonder £1 PMP format by expanding the range.

Value reigns in snacks, says Golden Wonder

Tayto Group believes its Golden Wonder £1 PMP sharing bag range is ideal for driving sales as consumers seek to save money with nights in.
ACC Tim Mairs of Police Scotland delivers a talk at the SGF Annual Crime Conference.

Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live

Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
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Mask law to be lifted on 21 March

MANDATORY face covering rules are set to end on 21 March, the First Minister has announced. Pending a review of medical evidence, the Scottish Government...