Local role at Scotmid
SCOTMID has appointed a new local sourcing manager.
Solid returns says Scotmid
But Brexit, cost increases and uncertainty mean challenges ahead reckons co-op chief
EDINBURGH-based co-op Scotmid described its performance in the first half of the year...
The Buzz about jelly – Crosse & Blackwell teams up with Disney
CROSSE & Blackwell has teamed up with Disney for a new range of Toy Story-branded fruit-in-jelly pots. Part of its 4Kids brand, The range...
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...
MUP goes live
Industry rolls out new pricing regime
No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station
11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then.
DRIVERS in...
New poll reveals abuse towards retail staff is rising
A new survey has shown 77% of retail staff are being intimidated and abused at work.
Lidl to build a dozen new stores
LIDL has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years.
Construction is already underway on...
A strong summer in Scotland
MATCHING trends across the UK, the extended good weather of early summer saw total sales in Scotland across June increase by 2.7% year on year
Muffins go on a roll
GOOD things come in small packages, apparently.
Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...
A Bella-deal for The Co-op
WELLIES and pop-up tents are the order of the day for the Co-op this month thanks to a partnership with Belladrum Tartan Heart festival.
The...
Obesity strategy: retailers react
Scottish Grocer asked a trio of retailers about the proposed obesity consultation paper
Consumer confidence falls ahead of Golden Quarter
While inflation has been falling there are plenty of signs that consumer confidence has also dropped, with some disappointing sales figures.
Minimum wage to jump 3%
Cable accepts Commission recommendation
SCOTLAND’S retailers are likely to see wage costs rise in the autumn after business secretary Vince Cable last month accepted...
Food flourishing in Scottish stores
Food sales continue to perform well across Scotland
