ACS Crime Report reveals huge cost of criminality
Crime report makes for grim reading
Domination of the discounters
Nervous consumers appear to be shunning the big four, leading to huge gains for the discounters
DRS trial concludes with strong results
Envipco UK MD Spencer Roberts satisfied with uptake .
Linking up cash with consumers
New app shows where cash can be accessed .
Lunch more lucrative
Food to go retailers take note: lunch is now officially the most popular meal that is bought out of the home .
Fuelling change
Jet has launched a new range of premium fuels – Jet Ultra .
Sainsbury’s convenience expansion
SAINSBURY’S has announced plans to expand its convenience presence by opening 110 new Sainsbury’s Local stores.
The move will see Sainsbury’s convenience footprint grow by...
The Buzz about jelly – Crosse & Blackwell teams up with Disney
CROSSE & Blackwell has teamed up with Disney for a new range of Toy Story-branded fruit-in-jelly pots. Part of its 4Kids brand, The range...
DRS go ahead for glass bottles
MSPs publish their response to proposals
Key worker plans put supply chain at risk
INDUSTRY leaders in Scotland’s food and drink sector have warned that supply chains could be put at risk by the Scottish Government’s approach to...
Demand rising for takeaway deliveries
ONE in eight UK adults have reported getting delivery from a restaurant or takeaway either for the first time, or more often than usual...
Local brands secure Scotmid distribution
SCOTMID has unveiled the five winners of its Scotmid Scottish Favourites competition – with each product securing a promotional listing slot in 200 Scotmid...
Full steam ahead for discounter
Lidl has announced it plans to create 220 new jobs in Scotland over the next 12 months.
Meet the Maker: John Abraham, Castle MacLellan Foods
Development chef John Abraham brings over 24 years of experience to his role at Kirkcudbright based pâté producers Castle MacLellan Foods
Food retail bucks trend
Total food sales in July were up compared to last year, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium