A sweet success
Awards profile - Confectionery Retailer of the Year
THE first thing you see when you go through the door into Spar, Market Street, Forfar is...
UK DRS delayed to 2027
The UK Government has delayed the UK-wide go live date for the deposit return scheme to October 2027 marking a delay of two years.
Savoury success
CRISPS are a snack staple in Scotland’s convenience sector and for good reason.
With customers continuing to grab bags when they’re on the go or...
Swinney must support the retail sector
John Swinney, new First Minister of Scotland, has been urged to support the country's retail sector following yet another dip in the total footfall figures.
Promotions hit an 11 year low
SPENDING on supermarket promotions has hit its lowest level in 11 years, consumer insight firm Nielsen has revealed, with deals generating 26% of all...
Fife Creamery offers the space for innovation
Wholesaler Fife Creamery is set to keep tails wagging in Scotland with its new Utterly Mutterly ice cream for dogs which came due to its new innovation hub.
Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
Inflation hits key Bank of England target
Prices across confectionery and chocolate have taken a dip according to the latest inflationary data from the Office for National Statistics.
Leading the way over 10 years
Scottish Grocer looks back at the journey Asim and his business has taken, and examines where they – and Scotland’s wholesale industry – are heading next
Tayto Group hits a bullseye in darts sponsorship on Sky Sports
Tayto Group has hit a bullseye in its latest marketing campaign as its pork snacks brands are set to sponsor darts coverage on Sky Sports until January.
Going grande with Rio
FOLLOWING the launch of its 330ml PMPs, soft drink brand Rio is further expanding its offer with the roll out of two 500ml PET...
EG is On The Move in Nitshill
The first Scottish EG On the Move and Co-op branded store has launched in the Nitshill area as part of a trial between the two businesses.
Health focus has helped category
Firms find premium soft drinks in ascendancy
HEALTH has been high on the agenda for the soft drinks category in recent years with producers reformulating...
Scotmid Scottish Favourites returns
Convenience retail chain Scotmid Co-op and Scotland Food & Drink have brought back the Scotmid's Scottish Favourites Competition for 2024.
Business rates review reports
No great overhaul but breathing room for store improvements
THE long awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates has been delivered by...
Feedwell highlights pet care opportunities
The pet food category provides a massive opportunity to grow sales – but many Scottish convenience retailers aren’t making the most of it, reckon bosses at Feedwell Dog Food.
