SGF slams ScotGov’s approach on Circular Economy bill
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema has said ministers should have worked with businesses on the introduction of the Circular Economy Bill.
Style from the south
Southern Comfort has a new look inspired by the spirit of New Orleans.
The 35% ABV spiced liqueur now comes in a taller, narrower bottle...
A broad range brings people in
ONE format doesn’t fit all when it comes to butters and spreads, according to research conducted on behalf of Dairy Crest, which suggests the...
Digging into a healthy lunch
New trends breed opportunity
YOU can’t put a price on health but any retailer who chooses to ignore the increased importance shoppers are now placing...
Frightfully fun sized
Wrigley rolls out more seasonal confectionery.
Cold Town Beer is brewing good
Cold Town Beer production manager and head brewer Ed Evans on what he thinks makes Cold Town Beer a winner
Milk man Sandy waves goodbye
DAIRY industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie has retired, bringing a five-decade career to a close.
Mixed bag budget for retailers
Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Zapping into a New Year
Scheme expands in Scotland
NOT yet one year on from its launch in the UK, mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper has rolled out...
Report finds RBS hurt businesses
Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
Gove keen on DRS for south of the border
ENVIRONMENT secretary Michael Gove was poised to announce plans to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers
Trade groups calls for post-Brexit alignment
Devolution debate has big implications for retail
Making moves in marketing
WEETABIX Food Company UK & Ireland, has made a number of internal changes to its marketing team.
Retailers head to the Riviera
Over 100 independent Jet dealers head to Cannes for fuel conference
Health focus for next year
The firm behind major convenience brands including McVitie’s and Jacobs reckons that while snacking will continue to be an ingrained part of daily eating habits
Shout about your store
There is still time to submit your entry for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019
