Seventh heaven for discounter
Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Lights! Camera! Wholesaling!
Video marketing campaign takes viewers behind the scenes at wholesaler JW Filshill.
Campaign puts problems in spotlight
RETAIL charity GroceryAid has stepped up its activities in aid of those in the industry who have fallen on hard times with a awareness-raising campaign.
Reformulation on the agenda
FOOD Standards Scotland (FSS) has reiterated its call for brands to engage in calorie-cutting reformulations.
Costcutter boss hints at big change
THE rumour mill around supermarkets sweeping up convenience store brands has been raging on, with the spotlight now falling on Costcutter.
Cash only a big turn off for many
RESEARCH has found that one in five UK shoppers will consciously avoid shops, restaurants, newsagents, cafes or bars that only accept cash.
Egg scare rattles buyers’ cages
SUPERMARKETS have come under attack for their buying policies after eggs contaminated with the insecticide Fipronil were brought into the UK from the Netherlands.
Amazon steps closer to grocers
DIGITAL retailing behemoth Amazon has taken a major step forward in its acquisition of US-based grocery chain Whole Foods.
Rustling up in an instant
INSTANT meals are a great go to for the Big Night In occasion according to Kepak Convenience Foods, the firm behind Rustlers.
How to scare up a success
The team at Barassie Day-Today goes the extra mile at Halloween.
Brewery marks 170th birthday
CARLSBERG has been celebrating 170 years of brewing with a one-week long birthday bash, taking to the streets of Copenhagen.
Brexit brings Balkans into the wine fold
WINES from a clutch of nations in and around the Balkans in Eastern Europe have seen their sales soar in the UK since June 2016.
McColls deal set to revive Safeway
SUPERMARKET brand Safeway is set to make a return thanks to a new supply deal reached between McColl’s Retail Group and Morrison Supermarkets PLC.
Birthday bonus for good causes
WORLD foods specialist Tropical Sun is celebrating its 21st anniversary this year by giving £21,000 to good causes.
P&H improves web ordering
As part of the update, retailers will now be able to access detailed product and nutritional information.
Long-awaited rates review has arrived
THE long-awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates have been delivered, with some changes that could benefit retailers.
