When the sun is out sales go up
DRINKS firms are no strangers to bigging up the opportunity warmer weather provides, but does the sunshine really light up sales figures or is...
PMPs boost rate of sale
Marked packs are proving to be a big hit for a number of retailers
VALUE for money appeals to just about everyone, and there’s no...
Confectionery rules the big night in
With many consumers finding it hard to resist the demands of a sweet tooth for a night in, ensuring the aisle for all things sugary and sweet is well stocked is an absolute must to drive impulse purchases, reckons Swizzels.
Sainsbury’s eyes takeover of Nisa
Rumours of £130m deal leave members anxious
SUPERMARKET giant Sainsbury’s is reported to have entered into exclusive talks with Nisa about a potential takeover.
According to...
Danone gets on the go in trade website
Danone is set to support retailers across the independent sector with multi-category sales through its new dedicated trade website 'Danone-The-Go'.
A smart range will get results
Roust offers retailers spirited advice
VODKA is still a major player in the convenience sector despite recent dips in sales, according to European drinks producer...
Bowl over with fruit energy drinks
AG Barr reckons its fruit flavoured range of energy drinks helps to introduce shoppers to the soft drinks category through its Rubicon Raw and PWR BRU brands.
Passing the golden torch
AFTER 58 years at the helm, Douglas Rae, founder and managing director of Golden Casket Confectionery has announced his decision to retire.
Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
More tastes form the US
EMPIRE Bespoke Foods has secured a deal with US cereal producer Malt-O-Meal (MOM) which will see the firm distribute its cereals on this side of the Atlantic.
Scotmid fundraising gives RNLI a new lifeboat
Scotmid has announced that its 12-month partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has raised £274,000, enabling the charity to fund a new Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
It’s decision time for Nisa
IT’S make your mind up time for Nisa retailers who will this month be asked to vote on The Co-op Group’s offer to purchase the buying group.
Highland Spring champions Scottish Rugby
Scottish bottled water brand Highland Spring has announced a new two-year partnership of Scottish Rugby to encourage healthy hydration through the sport.
Landmark boss slams Tesco-Booker deal
LANDMARK Wholesale has fired heavy criticism in the direction of the Competition and Markets Authority’s decision to approve the merger of retail giant Tesco...
Barista Bar marks 50th Scottish installation
Premium coffee-to-go offer Barista Bar has celebrated its 50th machine installation in Scotland, marking a successful first year for the business in north of the border.
Costcutter reaches supply deal with Co-op
THE Co-op and Costcutter Supermarkets Group have confirmed an agreement that will see the Co-op become the exclusive wholesale supplier to CSG
