August brings best growth since 2009
Three month average shows Scotland has caught up with rest of UK as 2013 summer bounce continues
SCOTLAND’S food retail industry had its best August...
Converting the estate
Morrisons has outlined plans to convert the majority of its McColls stores to the Morrisons Daily format.
Our favourite tastes of home – Scottish brand performance
IT’S known as Scotland’s other national drink and the mighty flavoured carbonate Irn-Bru has maintained its position as the most valuable Scottish non-alcohol brand...
Working for a fake-free future
INDUSTRY groups the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Scottish Wholesale Association joined forces with the Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group to take a message about...
Awards Profile – Home Delivery Store of the Year 2022
Scottish Grocer caught up with Martin and Natalie Lightfoot, store owners at Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston and winner of Home Delivery Store
of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Scandal aids brand loyalty
NO barbecue would be complete without a burger. Yet 2013’s horsemeat scandal put many customers off the summer staple food.
However frozen food specialist,...
Show’s hotly anticipated
A leading Scottish showcase for food, drink, hospitality, retail and tourism is set to return following a four-year break due to the Covid pandemic. ScotHot23, billed as a must-attend event for all professionals involved in the sectors, will take place at the SEC in Glasgow on 8 and 9 March.
Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits
Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.
World Cup fails to set sales heather on fire
MANY top pundits agreed that the football in the recent World Cup, especially in the early matches, was excellent.
But that didn’t seem to translate...
Alibaba highlights the digital export opportunity for Scottish businesses
Sponsored: Alibaba.com, the leading B2B online marketplace, will be at the Scotland Food and Drink Conference at the Assembly Rooms in Edinburgh today to explain how Scottish businesses can maximise the global export opportunity.
Still booming
ENERGY drinks, including functional or stimulant drinks and glucose-based drinks, have been the star performers in the soft drinks market for many years.
That’s been...
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
New face for chocolate giant
MARS has a new UK chocolate chief: Blas Maquivar will take up the role of president Mars Chocolate UK & Global Retail next month.
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Republic Technologies UK highlights consumer label loyalty
Stocking a recognisable range of brands across tobacco accessories can be a good way for convenience retailers to drive up sales, says Republic Technologies UK.
Cash boost for distiller
DUNNET Bay Distillers plans to improve its website’s carbon footprint after winning a Digital Boost Grant.
Campaign aims to cut underage drinking
Police, retailers, alcohol producers and councils are launching a Scotland-wide "It'll Cost You!" campaign to drive down underage drinking and associated anti-social behaviour.
