Breaking ground
Work gets underway at Lidl’s new RDC in North Lanarkshire
GROUND has been broken at discounter Lidl’s new Regional Distribution Centre (RDC) at Eurocentral in...
Penguins are not just black and white, they’re also caramel!
McVitie's is launching a caramel version of its classic Penguin biscuit.
The craft of selling
Personal touch crucial to craft beer, wine and spirits success says Onker
Post Office guarantees payments
ALL independent postmasters who have kept their branches open during the COVID-19 crisis will receive payment – the Post Office has confirmed
Double lottery win for Kirkcaldy store
A PREMIER retailer in Fife is celebrating after selling a second lucky customer a jackpot winning lottery ticket in the space of two years.
Asif...
Hot or not?
Thinking of introducing hot food to go to your store? Pies, pasties and micro snacks could be a good way to start.
THE food-to-go market...
A great business opportunity is on the cards
Sponsored content: Card Connection has two prime greeting card franchises for sale in Scotland – based in the Stirling and Ayr areas.
Tech boss for Britvic
BRITVIC has appointed Sudeep Shetty as group chief information officer
Putting bread in the box
PRICE wars and changing shopper habits are presenting challenges to wrapped bread sales according to Warburtons, but the bakery giant says its focus is...
The next steps for Scottish DRS
With the Scottish Government consultation now closed ZWS boss Iain Gulland shares his views on deposit return
Awards Profile – Industry Achievement
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Charity reaches out
NEW GroceryAid president, Charles Wilson was already well known throughout the retail trade in Scotland as chief executive of Booker, but he took the opportunity to introduce himself in this new role at a dinner for industry leaders in Glasgow last month.
The tracks of your life
Name: Asim Sarwar
Job Title:
Managing Director,
United Wholesale (Scotland) Ltd
How long have you been a retailer?
I have been involved in wholesale for my...
Initiative is one healthy message
The Healthy Living Programme’s Cook at Home initiative has launched exclusively in a selection of One O One stores and online for home delivery.
MHouse announces next gen technology product suite
Retail tech innovations firm MHouse has announced its will unveil a new brand identity and showcase its new suite of retail tech products at NCS 2025.
Covid rules relaxing for retail
FROM Monday (9 August) self isolation rules are set to change in Scotland, in a move that could reduce staff shortages for retailers.
In a...
