Parfetts and Filshill introduce Wholepal AI system
Wholesalers Parfetts and JW Filshill have both signed up to AI-powered platform Wholepal, aiming to streamline a core part of the supply chain.
Holyrood hangs back on e-cigs
CPG reveals ScotGov cautious on vaping
Inflation falls in first month of 2026
A drop in transport and food & drink costs in January 2026 have helped contribute to a monthly fall in inflation, according to the ONS.
Help for homeless
TWO Scottish entrepreneurs joined forces over the festive period to provide meals for the homeless at Christmas.
Beer brand Brewgooder spent the festive period encouraging...
Retail Game Changers: Mondelēz International
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Lidl takes another big step
Discounter Lidl has confirmed its new distribution centre at Eurocentral will be fully operational by November 2019
PayPoint invites retailers to take part in annual survey
Payment services firm PayPoint is inviting its retailer customers to take part in its annual survey to gain feedback across its services.
Nine in a row for Margiotta
Edinburgh multiple retailer and Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 Industry Achievement winner Franco Margiotta has expanded his business with the opening of a new store in Gullane, East Lothian
CCEP supports Special Olympics with Meals that Matter
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners has brought back its Meals That Matter campaign to continue its support of Special Olympics GB.
Lidl to build a dozen new stores
LIDL has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years.
Construction is already underway on...
Scottish Wholesale Association highlights sector’s resilience
The Scottish Wholesale Association has shone a spotlight on the current challenges facing the channel during its annual conference in May.
Paterson Arran sold
BURTON'S Biscuit Co has bought Scottish shortbread producer Paterson Arran.
The terms of the deal remain confidential, but it also includes Paterson Arran owned brands...
bp deepens relationship with Felix
Global energy firm bp has extended its partnership with food redistribution charity Felix with a further investment in the charity.
‘Epidemic’ of retail violence
A Co-op-funded report into crime against retail workers has found that the level of violence has reached ‘epidemic’ proportions .
Scotmid marks International Intern Day
Scotmid Co-op has marked International Intern Day by telling the story of its intern Anna Lodge who has joined the society as part of a 10-week programme.
Chunky mint tops the KitKat vote
THE votes have been counted and the chocoholics’ verdict is in. Chunky Mint is KitKat’s new Chunky Champion and becomes a permanent addition to...
