Haggis firm is the family tops
FAMOUS haggis producer Macsween of Edinburgh has been named Scotland’s Family Business of the Year.
The company took the title as part of the inaugural...
Snappy growth
Snappy Shopper has appointed its new chief growth officer in a bid to build the service further.
Still a big night deal? SG spotlight
The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...
Anger over ad ban plan
Alcohol responsibility body the Portman Group has slammed the Scottish Government’s proposals on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion.
Wholesale chief warns on rogue drinks
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Asim Sarwar has told Scottish Grocer that amounts of illegal alcohol available in Scotland seem to have reached...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 10-19
Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 10-19.
No time to sit still at Silicon Glen station
11 years ago Polbeth Service Station joined Spar. The constantly improving owners have refitted, tweaked and renewed the store several times since then.
DRIVERS in...
The apple of their ayes…
Pink Lady has reached the landmark donation of a million apples to FareShare – the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste.
Reformul8 Challenge Fund boosts Scottish food firms
The Reformul8 Challenge Fund from FDF Scotland will support Scottish food manufacturers to make healthier products by reducing salt, fat and sugar content.
Discounters still on the march
INTENSE price competition has slowed growth in the British grocery market to its lowest level for more than a decade. The low figure –...
Hovis unveils Christmas packs
Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
End of an era
by John McNee
INDEPENDENT Highland grocer Murchie’s of Kingussie has closed its doors and signalled the end of an era after the retirement of two...
Scotmid looks to the future
Scotmid Co-op's annual results show that significant investment in capital projects means its net assets amounted to £122.5million – the highest they have been in the society's 163-year history.
Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
Levy should have lasted longer
First minister tells conference economic measures level the field
THE only way to make competition fairer between c-stores and supermarkets is through economic policy, according...
