Home comforts – planned nights in
Stats show consumers are still choosing staying in rather than going out. But retailers say these days a big-night-in strategy has to be about...
Baxter takes the helm
Former whisky industry senior player Iain Baxter has been named as the new chief executive of Scotland Food & Drink.
Nisa raises millions
MAKING A Difference Locally (MADL) has made a total of £11m since it was founded in 2008
Boost profits through data
Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
CJ Lang takes two more – Carnoustie stores aquired
SPAR wholesaler and retailer CJ Lang has bought two Spar stores and post offices in Carnoustie from independent retailer and former Scottish Grocers’ Federation...
Snowman is back on TV
Barr is walking through the air once again this Christmas with the return of its Snowman character to Irn-Bru packs.
Fine addition for Tesco
Tesco may be gearing up to launch another retail brand .
Scotland’s Top Brands: 8. McIntosh
Spotlight on No.8 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, McIntosh of Strathmore.
Shloer takes the Royal wraps off
Brand imagine how Baby George’s first Royal Christmas might look
Christmas is a time to honour tradition and get together with friends and family.
With the...
Fears voiced over trading conditions
Some 54% of grocery retail leaders expect trading conditions to deteriorate to July 2023, according to the latest wholesale market report.
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...
Better family leave policies can win over employees
Employment law specialist Sarah Jackman discusses how better family leave policies including gender neutral polices, fertility leave and childcare support can attract and retain employees.
Craft … a convenient opportunity?
CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer.
Craft...
FareShare help good for planet
The FareShare charity has been explaining how its food help for the poor also prevents waste.
Industry vital to food safety
Whatever happens in September’s independence referendum Scotland will have a new body tasked with ensuring the safety of the country’s food.
THE Food (Scotland)...
The Larder wins £10k
A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
