Staying home is big business
Brands weigh in on lockdown trends and their effects on the big night in
Filshill rolls out protection to retailers
GLASGOW-based wholesaler JW Filshill has been rolling out protective equipment across its symbol estate in a bid to reduce the spread of coronavirus.
Filshill has...
Menthol ban is now in effect
CIGARETTE manufacturers have been taking back menthol cigarette stock from retailers in the wake of last month’s menthol ban
Campaign focuses on the office
A CAMPAIGN encouraging consumers to continue shopping locally has been launched in anticipation of office staff returning to their workplaces
C-store group backs charity
Glasgow-based licensed retailer One-O-One has made what has been described as a “significant” donation to industry charity GroceryAid
A dram good idea
MORAY Chamber of Commerce has launched an advertising campaign that puts a whisky twist on social distancing
Poster calls for patience
Customers are being urged to be patient as part of a new campaign from the NFRN
Keystore staff offered face covering with chain logo
Staff at KeyStore shops throughout Scotland and the north of England can now greet customers wearing branded face coverings
One billion plant target
FMCG giant Unilever has thrown its weight behind plant-based meat and dairy alternatives
PRA calls for car washes to reopen
THE Petrol Retailers Association (PRA) has called for the Scottish Government to reopen automated car washes.
All car washes in Scotland were instructed to close...
Christmas goes digital
The festive period saw supermarkets smash records for online sales, according to the latest figures from data specialists Kantar and Nielsen
Change at the top
Darren Goldney, managing director of Unitas Wholesale, has announced he will step down from his role in April
Proposals could see job losses
SAINSBURY’S has said it will axe an estimated 500 office roles as part of its Food First restructure.
Don’t miss out on awards
Scottish Grocer Awards judges are champing at the bit to get out there and see all the great work the nation’s retailers have been putting in over the last 12 months
Free fruit for children trial
Spar Scotland has been running a trial with the SGF Healthy Living Programme, giving out free fruit to children in a bid to encourage healthier eating habits
New BAT scheme is rewarding retailers
Edward Devine, Regional Manager North at BAT talks My BAT Rewards
