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?
Gordon to push growth south of the border
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has announced plans to ramp up its presence in the north of England.
SG interview: Daniel Johnson MSP ‘Time to act on retail crime’
Assaults “unacceptable” says MSP.
Costcutter ready for Co-op
COSTCUTTER has been gearing up for its new supply deal with the Co-op, ahead of the agreement coming into force this April.
Prepare for when the sugar tax hits
RETAILERS are being advised to understand and prepare for an expected shift towards the low-sugar drinks category.
Tackling crime is a team job
SGF seminar celebrates partnerships.
Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
News probe should include supply chain
THE National Federation of Retail Newsagents has welcomed an investigation into the future of the newspaper marketplace.
Scotfresh boss makes his mark
CONVENIENCE store chain Scotfresh has appointed experienced industry executive Mark Steven as its new managing director.
Restructuring at Paterson Arran
LIVINGSTON-based shortbread producer Paterson Arran Ltd has announced a restructuring of its business.
