News supply hurting stores
THE NFRN has called for a competition inquiry into the newspaper and magazine distribution supply chain in the UK.
Grocer-fest is heating up
RETAIL benevolent fund Grocery Aid is gearing up to host its biggest festival ever this summer.
Food sales dominate spending
MARCH sales in Scotland were underwhelming with a decrease of 0.2% on a like for like basis compared to the same period last year
Grocery beats beastly storm
GROCERY sales in UK supermarkets beat the weather in February and March to maintain strong growth, according to the latest monthly sales figures from Nielsen.
Discounter adds gluten free range
DISCOUNTER Lidl has introduced a permanent free-from range and says, with prices from 79p, it is making the category affordable and accessible to all.
Pricing compliance
MUP is here but what does it mean for retailers? Licensing expert Audrey Junner looks at potential pitfalls for stores
Taxing times in the drinks aisle
As the sugar levy on soft drinks comes into effect, Scottish Grocer asks some retailers how it is working
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Show that the price is sweet
Value for money still important
THE £1 price point is key to sales in bagged confectionery and this works even better when the price is...
Get a share of sharing trend
SHARING and treating occasions have people reaching for treat bags and pouches more often these days
Bags of choice for every taste
Bagged confectionery has become an important part of the store for many retailers and appeals to a broad range of shoppers from children looking for a quick treat to adults planning a night in front of the TV. We spoke to some prominent Scottish retailers to get a picture of what is happening in the category.
SG special feature: Estonian DRS
With the Scottish Government now committed to introducing a returns scheme, Scottish Grocer headed out to Estonia with some top retailers
Size matters in drinks aisle
Packs, tax and lower sugar
PACK size is a vital consideration in the purchase decisions of Scottish energy and functional drinks consumers according to two...
Catering for a garden party
SCOTS love an excuse to get outside and will grab any chance to enjoy the sunshine when it shows up
Dance for cash
INDUSTRY charity GroceryAid raised over half a million pounds at its annual gala ball, which moved to a new home in London.
Romance lends retailers a hand
FOOD sales, aided by Valentine’s Day, saw Scottish retail sales perform well in February ahead of the disruption caused by snow
