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Scottish stars are revealed

20th Food & Drink Excellence Awards held .
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.

Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’

Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
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Soggy start to summer sales

Grocery sales have proved disappointing, with Nielsen finding a “significant drop” in spending for the four weeks to 19 May .
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Morrisons Daily set to close 100 stores across UK

Supermarket chain Morrisons has confirmed it will close around 100 stores that were part of the retail firm's McColl's acquisition.
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A dozen new Lidl stores for Scotland

Lidl has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years .
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Bestway launches World Cup activity for Costcutter and Best-one

Bestway has unveiled its new support package for Costcutter and Best-one retailers to help them make the most out of the Fifa World Cup tournament.
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Record market share for Aldi

While other retailers struggle, Lidl and Aldi continue to flourish .
Parfetts joint managing directors Noel Robinson and Guy Swindell said they were happy to give staff the 4% bonus and are confident the business will continue to grow.

Parfetts rewards employees with maximum 4% bonus

Employee-owned wholesaler Parfetts has awarded staff its maximum annual sales bonus of 4% after delivering record turnover of £807millioin, up 10.6% on the previous year.

Green light for more Go Local

THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
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Mixed fortunes at supermarkets

As the crucial Christmas trading period approaches, the UK’s grocery market continues to experience sluggish sales growth.
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Toolkit helps retailers to fight charges

Scottish retailers are being urged to campaign to councils to reduce parking charges.

This year’s Scottish Grocer Awards host will be…

We are delighted to announce that this year’s Scottish Grocer Awards host will be…

Advice on offer

RETAILERS looking for advice on the approaching menthol ban, the vaping category and what’s going on with deposit return have been invited to a trade evening at United Wholesale (Scotland).
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Grants for all stores

Scottish Government u-turns on grant rules to offer funding for multiple properties in a single business
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More cash access

THE Post Office has increased access to cash for those affected by coronavirus. Post Office has made two of its products – Payout Now and...
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Dressing impresses with charity

Salad dressing brand Tigg’s has been doing its bit for good causes during the coronavirus pandemic