Scotland sticks with brands
IN a sandwich, toasted under the grill or grated on top of pasta, cheddar remains the most popular type of cheese in Britain, accounting...
PayPoint is on the money
Payment service provider PayPoint is safeguarding access to cash among some of the most vulnerable communities in the UK amid the cost of living crisis.
One drink to win millions
CCE research finds a single extra drink per household per week would see values jump by almost £800m
RECENT years have been good for soft...
Bestway for convenience
Wholesaler Bestway’s strong relationships with its suppliers and retailers ensures pleasing results all round, say the company’s bosses.
We’re looking for our stars
SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014
The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading...
A triumph for common sense
Andrew McCaffery, global EPR director at Ecoveritas, responds to the latest DRS advice from the Scottish Government.
Unused shops rate hits 14.5%
MORE than one in seven of Scotland’s shops are empty, in a third of the country’s top towns seven out of 10 of empty...
Fees for DRS producers reduced
Circularity Scotland has confirmed that the forecast producer fees for Scotland’s deposit return scheme have been reduced.
Soft drinks beat £10bn
A long thirsty summer in 2013 saw category sales grow, with water and niche brands among the big winners
GOOD weather and the trend to...
Spar bonds with local community
Spar Scotland and its flagship Crosshouse store have held two special events that show the close ties with the Ayrshire community they serve.
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...
Delivering solutions that help everyone
Retailers, their customers, and the communities they serve can all benefit from the technology offered by Snappy Shopper.
Health on a roll
While wrapped white bread continues to decline, wholemeal and seeded loaves have seen sales increase. And brands continue to grab a bigger share in...
Starbucks takes a chilled approach
Starbucks says its chilled coffee offerings have a major role to play in further growth of the RTD coffee market.
Cash in on party spirit
Beers and other drinks may be prominent but spirits add up to a load of night-in sales says Diageo
THE UK economy may be showing...
Belhaven celebrates the very best in what Scotland has to offer
Dunbar brewery Belhaven looks to boost up support for local Scottish food and drink to help bring more sales for local convenience stores.
