It’s got the be Ayrshire spuds
The European Commission (EC) has granted a geographic protection to Ayrshire's spuds .
Creamery set to close
Dairy co-operative First Milk has announced plans to close Arran Creamery after it failed to find a buyer for the site .
No merger for a decade
The dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has ruled .
Johnson could bin sugar tax
The so-called 'sin taxes' could come under scrutiny now that Boris Johnson occupies 10 Downing Street .
Big changes at the top
There have been big changes at the top of Britain’s biggest wholesaler and its biggest independent forecourt business .
New look for alcohol group
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has relaunched with a brand new website and logo .
‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh
FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till.
As part of a trial...
UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s
AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
Ten year block on supermarket merger
CMA blocks further Sainsbury's and Asda merger attempts until 2029
THE dead Sainsbury’s and Asda merger cannot be revived for ten years, the Competition and...
Sainsbury’s launches RVM in Glasgow
Deposit return trial comes to Braehead
SAINSBURY’S supermarket in Glasgow Braehead has become the latest store to introduce a reverse vending machine (RVM) for plastic...
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...
Store evolution for Spar in Scotland
Company-owned store showcases the ambition of CJ Lang by tapping into the latest c-store trends .
Ready for the fridge change
EU regulations will ban the use of some older chillers from next year .
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
A solid outlook for forecourt retailing
Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .
The tobacco of tomorrow
In the second Convenience Conversation of 2019, Scottish Grocer invited a group of retailers and brand representatives to Glasgow to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by the tobacco category. How can stores stay on top of a constantly evolving market?
