Food to go fever grips Scotland
A busy old time for shopfitter Vertex
Frauds and fakes
With figures showing half of Scottish smokers buying illegal tobacco, JTI’s Steve Wilkins talks to Scottish Grocer about the market.
L&B’s new look
IMPERIAL Tobacco has unveiled a new design for its Lambert & Butler portfolio.
The makeover includes a new logo. The standard core range will be...
Putting shops centre stage
WITH Scottish general and local elections just months away, Scotland’s convenience industry representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation has taken its message about the...
Retail industry backs crime fighting bill at Holyrood
SCOTTISH retail groups and trade associations were united in backing a bill that aims to give shop workers enhanced protection from abuse and assault.
Addressing...
Society still on right track
THE easing of Covid restrictions has affected each arm of Scotmid’s business in different ways, but the society’s latest financial results remain largely positive.
Stoats takes pride in local roots
Heritage and provenance sit at the heart of the Stoats porridge oats brand as the firm has set out why being a proud Scottish business sets it apart from its rivals.
Costcutter on track for distribution transition
SYMBOL store group Costcutter is reported to be on track to dramatically change its buying and supplying arrangements when its current deal with Nisa...
The National Living Wage – the details
Staff costs changed significantly for many convenience retailers in the spring and there’s more to come with the NLW scheduled to reach £9...
Retailers take a stand against bigotry
Retailers have spoken out about the sexist and racist behaviour they have faced and steps they have taken to tackle the abuse.
Wilde moves into food post
THE Scottish Food Trade Association has named its 105th president as Malcolm Wilde, Scottish GM of Nagel Langdons Ltd.
Wilde said he felt “privileged” to...
Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland
GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries.
The ultra-fast scheme...
Warbies feels the brand love
BREAD and bakery brand Warburtons has been declared Britain’s most chosen brand for the fourth year in a row by retail market analyst Kantar...
Spar bonds with local community
Spar Scotland and its flagship Crosshouse store have held two special events that show the close ties with the Ayrshire community they serve.
Oversupply hits growth
Solid year for dairy brand
THE last few years have seen many changes in the milk industry across Europe and one of the success stories...
