Cutting red tape for RVMs
The Scottish Government has amended planning legislation to make it easier for retailers to install reverse vending machines (RVM).
M&S goes big on Scottish produce
SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight is in full swing across the country and Marks and Spencer has been boosting the profile of local produce...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 20-29
Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 20-29.
Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’
BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...
The doctor’s creations
HALLOWEEN means happy days for home baking sales according to Dr. Oetker.
Suntory rolls out DRS advice for retailers
Drinks giant Suntory Beverage & Food GB&I has launched a new paper for DRS in the UK, following on from a study of the scheme's implementation in Ireland.
Nisa winning with women
WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
Shops with feeling
Market research firm Product of the Year has found the top motivators behind purchasing decisions with consumers, highlighting some key trends in the process.
Scots c-store retailers lead the way
Scottish convenience store retailers are outperforming their counterparts south of the border, with stronger sales growth, according to TWC Group.
Restructure of Bestway team
IN a new restructure designed to drive further growth at Bestway Wholesale, Tony Holmes has been appointed the wholesaler’s sales director.
Holmes (pictured), who joined...
Aldi’s back on top with chilled
ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
International Women’s Day – Prep House
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Wholesome donation for hospital kids
The donation was made through the firm’s charitable foundation, Bestway Foundation UK
Online sales set to dominate vaping?
THE use of e-cigarettes and, in particular, vaping equipment and liquids is growing but traditional stores may find it difficult to compete for sales...
Federation warns on living wage
RETAIL industry representative group the Scottish Grocer’s Federation has expressed concern that politicians and others appear to be intensifying efforts to establish a statutory...
Brands with reach
Data specialist Kantar Worldpanel has released its latest Brand Footprint ranking, which measures the top brands in Scotland
