Scotmid kicks in with footie deal
SCOTMIDÂ Co-operative and Fairtrade sports ball co-operative Bala Sport are joining forces to supply footballs to the Homeless World Cup international soccer tournament, which...
Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships
Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
Fee increase for Postmasters
POST Officer retailers are set to receive a 10% increase in commission payouts by 2021.
Following a six-month review, the Post Office announced it will...
Whytes of New Pitsligo sits at the heart
Scottish Grocer Awards Community Retailer of the Year winner Julie-Ann Whyte has talked about her own story on opening her store Whytes of New Pitsligo.
International Women’s Day – JW Filshill
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Advance moves onto smart phones
JTI has widened its range of digital retailer communications services by launching the JTI Advance app.
The app features a barcode scanner and fingerprint sign-in,...
Friesland Campina pushes new Yazoo PMPs
Friesland Campina has been explaining why new PMP formats for its trusted Yazoo brand of milk drinks could prove popular with savvy shoppers.
Fresh sales soaring
NISA says its fresh produce range has shown major growth with sales up 21.9%. The delivered wholesaler said iceberg lettuce sales had jumped 400%,...
Swizzels drives the sweeter commuter route
Sweet-toothed shoppers looking for something to munch on while they are out and about should be covered by the selection from Swizzels, the confectioner reckons.
A sweet success
Awards profile - Confectionery Retailer of the Year
THE first thing you see when you go through the door into Spar, Market Street, Forfar is...
UK DRS delayed to 2027
The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.
Savoury success
CRISPS are a snack staple in Scotland’s convenience sector and for good reason.
With customers continuing to grab bags when they’re on the go or...
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Promotions hit an 11 year low
SPENDING on supermarket promotions has hit its lowest level in 11 years, consumer insight firm Nielsen has revealed, with deals generating 26% of all...
Fife Creamery offers the space for innovation
Wholesaler Fife Creamery is set to keep tails wagging in Scotland with its new Utterly Mutterly ice cream for dogs which came due to its new innovation hub.
Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
