Alarm at DRS grows louder
Drinks and retail industry leaders were continuing to voice concerns over the proposed Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) as Scottish Grocer went to press.
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
Retailers barking up the wrong tree?
C-STORE owners are missing a trick by neglecting the needs of pet owners. That’s the opinion of Dave Minton, category and customer marketing director...
Rustlers is a convenient option
Kepak reckons its Rustlers-branded food-to-go machines are a great choice for convenience retailers looking to tap into the profitable category.
The party starters
No get-together or guising night is complete without some themed confectionery
SWIZZELS’ themed variety bags are back for Halloween 2014, with bold new designs and...
JTI looks to stay on trend in nicotine for sales success
The experts from Japan Tobacco International have insights to help fire up sales in the heat-not-burn tobacco category as consumers seek affordable options.
Fox’s plots a new future
MIX one conversationally very confident panda, £10m worth of marketing support, a new umbrella branding strategy, a catchline that’s designed – in more ways...
Meet the maker – Thatchers Cider
Thatchers Cider boss Martin Thatcher has talked about the importance of continuing the long family tradition of creating quality ciders.
Change to survive
Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
ScotGov to review HFSS restrictions
The Scottish Government has pressed pause on plans to restrict promotions on HFSS products until autumn following consultations on the matter.
Ready and thrilling
New flavours, formats and designs aim to keep RTDs, cocktails and spirit beers on trend
FOR the young adult consumer, innovation is key – be...
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
Scots top for out-of-home drinks
MORE than a quarter of the on-the-go food and drink packaging used in Scotland in the last year was for drinks, suggesting Scots are...
A start to changes for inflation?
Overall inflation is showing signs of dropping, providing some hopeful signs for the future. However, food prices remain stubbornly high.
Symbol group takes summer season online
Retailer-owned symbol group Nisa’s special online summer campaign, which gives consumers the chance to win prizes every week, is now running.
Launched last month and...
Sodastream looks to inspire the day
Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
