Coke ‘part of the solution’ – Calorie counting
COCA-COLA is going head-to-head with health campaigners who blame fizzy drinks for weight problems by repositioning itself as “part of the solution to the...
Fuel theft rising
Motorists failing to pay for fuel is on the rise at forecourts, according to British Oil Security Syndicate (BOSS).
Holyrood backs plain packs
Scottish Government strategy sets 5% target for ‘tobacco-free’ Scotland by 2034
THE Scottish Government has stepped up its battle against smoking by backing mandatory standardised...
Tesco steps up support in stores
Between 30 June and 2 July, Tesco shoppers were encouraged to donate long-life food items in every large Tesco store across the UK as part of the Tesco Food Collection.
Mags lose weight – Slimming World tops the charts
CALORIE-counting readers made Slimming World magazine the flavour of year on news stands in 2012.
The monthly dieting mag saw its sales rise 11.2% year-on-year...
New faces join SGF
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has welcomed three new staff members to the team and promoted Luke McGarty to the association’s top policy job.
Old favourites for Y generation
IF you thought today’s young adults valued Facebook, Twitter iOS and Android above all else then you might have to think again.
Because, while the...
Footfall out of step
Scottish footfall continues to lag behind the total UK figure, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Name your own – Tour for Coca-Cola
COCA-Cola’s Share a Coke summer campaign that features personalised bottles of the world’s biggest-selling soft drink has gone on the road.
Kicking off in...
C&C signs up Clarkson
C&C Group has appointed Craig Clarkson as its new off-trade director for its GB business.
Westminster dumps MUP, no minimum pricing south of the border
Minister says no evidence it would work without penalising responsible drinkers
THE UK government has ruled out minimum unit pricing of alcohol south of the...
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Commission told to freeze NMW
Retailer groups say minimum wage increases have cost jobs and delayed store improvement projects
THE organisations representing independent and convenience sector food and drink retailers...
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 3-5
Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 3-5 including Whyte & Mackay, Bell's and Glen's Vodka.
Desserts top tips
THE rekindled interest in eating and entertaining at home in recent times has meant many types of frozen food have become ‘hot stuff’ reckons...
GroceryAid gets a boost
The GroceryAid Awards announced last month reveal a spike in supporter activity during the last year.
