Express delivers
ASDA has extended its one-hour Express Delivery service to a further 96 stores after a successful trial in its Halifax, Poole, Rotherham, and St Matthews stores in June.
Drinks makers get DRS alert
Drinks producers are being urged to get properly prepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) now.
Future growth
THE sugar debate has spread into the fruit juices category with campaign group Action in Sugar claiming that the level of natural sugars means...
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH
Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.
A feast of food to go
FOOD to go, perhaps more than any other category, has been shaking up the convenience retail sector in Scotland.
Packing a punch with some protein
PROTEIN products were a real winner in 2017 and Wessanen UK, brand owner for Whole Earth is gearing up for more interest in 2018
CSG posts positive results
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group (CSG) has reported one of its strongest ever financial results
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.
United takes M9 as turnover rises
Expanding wholesaler buys central Scotland C&C and reports £10m revenue increase.
Glasgow-based wholesaler United Wholesale (Scotland) has acquired M9 Cash & Carry in Falkirk as...
Forecourt Eye offers enhanced tech to combat fuel theft
Forecourt stations across the UK are set to benefit from a new partnership between Forecourt Eye and Facewatch to help tackle rising fuel thefts and retail crime.
Betrayal and breakdowns
SCOTTISH postmasters provided harrowing testimony at hearings for the ongoing Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, held in Glasgow last month.
Spar hits the net
SPAR Scotland celebrated the return of its Future Stars Cup girls football tournament last month.
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...
Above inflation wage increase
THE minimum wage is set to increase by 6.2% in April, a hike well above inflation – which currently sits at 1.4%.
Retail boss for Camelot
Camelot has named Jenny Blogg (pictured) as its new retail director
