Forging ahead despite rain
A WET February put the dampeners on total retail sales according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor – but food sales managed to hold strong.
Costcutter takes prize
COSTCUTTER had cause for celebration after taking the top prize at this year’s Foodbuy Awards.
Record event for GroceryAid
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised record funds at its annual ball held in London last month.
No panic in the aisles
PANIC buying may not be as prolific as it appears according to data from Kantar.
Unitas hails a strong first year
WHOLESALE buying group Unitas has been celebrating its first full year in business, with plenty of positives to take away from its first set of annual results.
Lidl locks down lead over rivals
BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.
Sweet deal for NFRN
THE NFRN has launched its biggest ever buy one, get one free initiative with Booker.
Edinburgh firm flying
EDINBURGH-based start-up firm ePOS Hybrid has smashed its crowdfunding campaign goal.
Contactless limit increase
BARCLAYCARD is rolling out a new £45 contactless limit across UK retailers this month.
Tackling illicit trade
IMPERIAL Tobacco has removed the gantry from a store in Salford after a retailer was convicted for possession of counterfeit tobacco.
PayPoint Booker pairing
PAYMENTS and EPOS system provider PayPoint has announced new features for Booker retailers.
A well-kent face for the SWA
A FAMILIAR face to many Scottish convenience retailers has taken on a new role at the Scottish Wholesale Association.
Scottish Grocer Awards 2020: Worthy winners
Convenience retail stars gathered together for a night of celebration at the Scottish Grocer Awards
CJ Lang teams up with Brakes
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has joined forces with foodservice wholesaler Brakes to boost its driver fleet during the coronavirus crisis.
CJ Lang has increased...
Unitas calls for government support
WHOLESALE buying group Unitas has called for the government to underwrite the debts owed by small businesses.
As part of COVID-19 emergency support measures, retail,...
Key worker plans put supply chain at risk
INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
