Crime continues to cost millions
BRC figures reveal a £700m black hole
Kerryfresh is no more
DELIVERED wholesaler Kerryfresh has entered administration due to ongoing financial pressure and loss of customers.
Bargain Booze owner collapses
Conviviality, the firm behind Bargain Booze, Central Convenience and Matthew Clark, is entering administration
Plenty to chew over
Statement raises questions for retailers
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.
