There’s no business like snow business
SCOTTISH supermarkets may have seen a few tussles in the bread aisle this week but, as the wind from Siberia turned the central belt into a Russian postcard, how have Scotland's c-stores got on?
Flavours of the month
A look at what’s new in the world of crisps and snacks
Ready for bake off
A tempting in-store bakery display could boost passion for pastry
Rising prices may continue
Prices on the up across category
Snacking better
The question of what constitutes a ‘healthy’ snack is a tough one for shoppers as well as retailers
Going great
Scottish Grocer spoke to two retailing couples who recently invested in food to go and have already seen results
Setting up for the summer
Firms make their thoughts known
Sugar levy is not too taxing
THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
Springing into action on pack
HIGHLAND Spring is inviting shoppers to get brave as part of its latest on-pack promotion.
Back to its roots
SCOTTISH cigarette brand Club is getting a makeover complete with a new name, lower RRP and the launch of a new format.
Discounter targets 50% waste cut
FOOD waste is in the spotlight at Aldi with the discounter pledging to make a 50% reduction by 2030.
Inflation still has hold over grocery
SCOTTISH food sales continue to be buoyed up by inflation, although there is some evidence that an appetite for local produce is paying dividends.
Big box of Brew
The new WKD Iron Brew 10x275ml pack sees the RTD enclosed in a carton decked out in Iron Brew colours.
Lidl and Aldi at heart of growth
INFLATION and the expansion of the discounters continue to be the two prongs of the fork doing all the heavy lifting in terms of sales growth in the UK’s grocery sector.
New face at GroceryAid
RETAIL industry charity GroceryAid has announced the appointment of Helen Kershaw to the role of marketing communications manager.
Best symbol is the one
BESTWAY Wholesale’s symbol Best-one has been celebrating success after being voted the UK’s favourite symbol group by shoppers from consumer association Which?
