Morrisons and Amazon bring one hour delivery to Scotland
GLASGOW has been named as one of several UK cities where Amazon will roll out its same-day home delivery service for groceries.
The ultra-fast scheme...
Mars issues precautionary recall
Potential Salmonella presence prompts recall of select batches of Galaxy, Teasers and Minstrels SKUs
MARS Chocolate UK is voluntarily recalling products due to the potential presence...
Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
Access to free cash cut
A fifth of Scotland's 'free to use' cash machines will start charging customers within the next year, according to the ATM Industry Association .
Promotions ban plan is pulled
THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice.
Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
Breathing life into the local – Day-Today, Wallyford
On the site of a closed and shuttered pub a state-of-the-art Day-Today store is ready to serve the community of Wallyford.
AS we have reported...
Dates set for virtual event
Nisa has announced the dates for its annual trade show which will be held virtually for the second consecutive year.
Westminster driving to rural fuel price cut
Fuel retailers on Scotland’s islands have been able to take part in a rebate scheme since February last year.
Now the government might extend the...
The sweet life – confectionery
• Consumers frequently tell researchers that confectionery is one of the main reasons they visit c-stores
• But confectionery is also one of the most impulsive of...
More Co-op for Nisa and CSG stores
NISA and Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) retailers will soon have access to more than 80% of the range of Co-op own brand products.
From today...
Sugar levy is not too taxing
THE big day is almost here. From 6 April soft drinks with more than 5g of sugar per 100ml – which translates to 16.5g for a 330ml can - will be subject to a sugar tax.
Growth levels hit old heights
SUPERMARKET growth has hit its highest rate for over three years as consumers show confidence in grocery spending, new figures have suggested.
The latest UK...
Going loopy for recycling
For the first time, people in Edinburgh will now be able to recycle coffee cups, plastic bottles and cans on the street.
SGF talks tax at No 10
Minister says give us your online competition ideas
ONLINE grocery shopping and its effect on convenience retailing headed the agenda when the Scottish Grocers Federation...
Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty
Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
Grouse backs Glasgow games
THE Famous Grouse is the official whisky of this summer’s Commonwealth Games, being held in Glasgow.
It’s the latest in a series of sporting partnerships...
