Time to get refreshed
REMEMBER, licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the transition period between the old and current licensing rules are in danger of...
Blow the whistle… confidentially
THE Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has announced plans to team up with HMRC to create an intelligence sharing system to tackle illicit trade.
The move...
Budget thumps cigs not drinks
Chancellor raises cheers from beer, cider and spirits firms but tobacco companies say illict traders will benefit
TOBACCO firms have reacted angrily to the Chancellor’s...
Batley launches biggest promo
WHOLESALER Batleys this month starts its biggest-ever promotional scheme with the launch of its Core Connect programme.
The scheme, which runs across the Batleys estate...
Soup of the nation?
THE latest soup to hit the chiller shelves of the nation is making the most of its Caledonian connections.
William Sword, manufacturer of pies and...
Soft drinks beat £10bn
A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners
GOOD weather and the trend to...
Sunshine and sugar-free fuels profits
A sunny summer with strong sales of sugar-free Irn-Bru helped AG Barr’s pre-tax profits rise 9.6% to £38.1m in the year ending 26 January.
Turnover...
Plain packs not working claims tobacco firm
PLAIN packaging has failed to cut smoking in Australia, according to a study conducted by international consulting firm London Economics. It also found that...
Chaos at the Co-op
THE turmoil surrounding Britain’s largest mutual retailer The Co-operative showed no sign of abating late last month after the giant group announced a...
Minimum wage to jump 3%
Cable accepts Commission recommendation
SCOTLAND’S retailers are likely to see wage costs rise in the autumn after business secretary Vince Cable last month accepted...
Stop the flood
Top retailer wants government to curb multiples muscling in
ONE of Scotland’s leading independent retailers has called on the Scottish Government to provide regulations that...
Star qualities shine on
IT’S always a great night but the 2014 presentation of the Scottish Grocer Awards turned out to be one of the best ever.
An audience...
New meat launches
SYMBOL group Londis has a new meat range for members.
The new portfolio includes eight SuperValu fresh meat lines and four Made Easy lines; a...
Calder takes over at biggest beer firm
THE company behind Scotland’s biggest beer brand is to have a new boss.
Brian Calder has been appointed chief executive of Tennent Caledonian Breweries...
Food sales slump in February chill
Like-for-likes down more than 3% as competition and margin pressures lead to the biggest drop this century
A WET, windy February brought bitter news for...
Hugo’s the boss
MOLSON Coors has named Hugo Mills as director of sales and operations for Scotland.
He was previously UK manager for Gruppo Campari and general manager...
