Scotmid solid in face of cost hike
Annual results positive amid increases
Bru puts in phenomenal performance
SCOTLAND’S other national drink Irn-Bru enjoyed its biggest every year in 2017 with total brand sales up 8% on 2016.
Dairy continues its Stirling push
SCOTTISH dairy producer Graham’s has teamed up with property developer Mactaggart & Mickel’s as the firm continues to lobby for a new dairy site in Stirling.
Discounters lean in on gin
GERMAN discounters Lidl and Aldi will both launch Scottish gin festivals this month.
Robinson gets going
WEETABIX Food Group has appointed Alison Robinson as head of sales for Weetabix On The Go Drinks.
Loyalty app strikes deal with Reposs
DIGITAL loyalty scheme provider Zapper has announced a collaboration deal with convenience store EPOS provider Reposs.
NFRN delivers at Holyrood event
Retail group makes case for independents
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%Â 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...
