Lomond Wholesale trucks

A helping hand for the NHS

Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has joined forces with a music industry tour manager to deliver food and drink to frontline NHS staff in Scotland
Online accounted for 10% of grocery sales in the four weeks to 18 April.

Huge growth for c-stores

Convenience stores continue to lead the way when it comes to value sales growth during the coronavirus outbreak
Man wearing mask

Masks seem to be slipping

Retailers report mixed bag of compliance
Mrs Tilly’s has secured a UK-wide Asda listing for its new vegan fudge SKU.

Fudge seals the deal

MRS Tilly’s has gone vegan with its latest launch, and secured a national supply contract with Asda in the process
coop-new-stores-2019

Delivery deal for Co-op

CO-OP has entered into a new partnership with home delivery brand Gophr
Tesco Express store exterior

Tesco bids to hit zero in 15 years

Electric vehicles, renewable energy farms and solar panels at its stores are all part of Tesco’s plan to hit zero net carbon by 2035
Blue santa with Scotland Loves Local sign

More support for local stores

Two thirds say they shop local when they can
SPAR lorry

CJ Lang adds more stores

SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang has been celebrating a successful end to 2020, following the recruitment of 14 new stores to the symbol in the second half of the year.
Elixir Distillers Islay distillery

Seal of approval

Construction of a new distillery on Islay has been given the green light after Elixir Distillers was granted planning permission by Argyll and Bute council.
Appy Shop app

An appy year ahead

ONLINE shopping platform Appy Shop has announced it is teaming up with EPOS and service provider TSG UK.

Unlock sales with big data

Convenience retailers should ramp up their use of data and insights to attract younger consumers, data and insight firm TWC has claimed
Gillian Galloway

Helping firms to cut carbon

Scotland’s larder is second to none and the Highlands and Islands are home to world renowned food and drink producers whose exports are sought across the globe.

Fighting for a healthier diet

Emma Thompson,  Jamie Oliver and  Giovanna Fletcher are among the cast of celebrities encouraging children to eat veg in a new TV ad
Wind turbines

Lidl plans to reduce emissions

DISCOUNTER Lidl has revealed ambitious climate targets, including becoming carbon neutral by 2022.
Eilidh McGuire (Senior Associate at Hill Brown Licensing) is smiling for the camera

Keeping alcohol delivery compliant

Home delivery is booming, but retailers must take care with off sales
David Millner

Milner rises to top

DAVID Milner has taken on the role of chief executive at St Pierre Groupe, the firm behind bakery brands such as Baker Street and Paul Hollywood.