Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Helping all the way to the bank
AN independent store in Motherwell has thrown its weight behind efforts to feed struggling families in Scotland.
Back in August the Family Shopper store in...
Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium
Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.
Beano takes top spot
THE Beano was number one selling annual at Christmas 2014, said its publisher DC Thomson.
With sales worth more than £1m at retail price it...
Match off-trade demand with BrewDog
BrewDog reckons its new stout variant could be a challenger to the category leader as more consumers seek craft beer options in convenience.
Time to get them in
The 2015 Scottish Grocer Awards was one of the best ever with an impressive list of established entrants and many great new contestants, and...
Loyalty to Lucozade Sport will drive sales
Suntory Beverage & Food has been highlighting the importance of consumer brand loyalty in driving sales of the likes of its Lucozade Sport.
What do political parties have to say to Scotland’s retailers?
It’s time to make up your mind
Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion
Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.
Deposit scheme is “bad for business”
The appointment earlier this year of Caledonia Public Affairs to help the SWA enhance its profile in the corridors of both Westminster and Holyrood...
Barr powers up the Bru
Barr Soft Drinks is set to power up the energy drinks category with the launch of the new range of drinks PWR-BRU expanding on its energy range.
First minister confirms SGF keynote
First minister Nicola Sturgeon will give the keynote address at this year’s Scottish Grocers Federation Conference, which takes place on 29 and 30 October...
Soak up the end of summer sales with Innis & Gunn
Innis & Gunn aims to capitalise on the last of the sun for 2023 by driving up smaller formats, ideal for those elusive sunny days.
Health bill behind e-cig curve
Retail industry group the Scottish Grocers’ Federation has told the Scottish Parliament that proposals contained in its Health (Tobacco, Nicotine Etc. And Care) (Scotland)...
CJ Lang acquires ScotFresh
Dundee wholesaler CJ Lang & Son has announced the acquisition of Glasgow-based convenience store chain ScotFresh, buying all nine of its stores.
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
