FSS says shape up or face tax
‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’.
FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 3, 4 & 5
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 3-5.
Don’t get caught out by new labelling laws, use MenuCal to track your ingredients
With the rise of the ‘conscious consumer’, it is now more important than ever for customers to know exactly what is in their food and identify potential allergen hazards.
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Mini market forces
No two c-stores are absolutely alike and the term ‘convenience store essential’ can mean different things to different people. Scottish Grocer visited two very...
Petroassist UK offers forecourt retailers fuel solutions
Petroassist UK has been highlighting to forecourt retailers the benefits of the hi-tech fuel solutions offered by Petrotec with its AXON range and Hellonext EV brand.
Retail concern as UK takes the exit
Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU.
Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
JTI finds Gold retailers
Five lucky winners have received £50k each as part of JTI UK's in-depot promo 'Go for Gold' which celebrated the launch of Mayfair Gold.
Added Irn
First new Bru in 35 years as Barr launches Xtra
IRN-BRU, Scotland’s most valuable non-alcoholic Scottish food and drink brand has a whole new style...
Sweet success for Mackie’s of Scotland
Mackie's of Scotland has hit a new milestone in its distribution across the UK with a presence for the brand across 1000 stores in the grocery channel.
Going on the retail road
New president plans a Scottish sweep to meet retailer members in local stores
REPRESENTATIVE organisation the Scottish Grocers Federation now defends the interests of and...
Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and Spar Scotland.
Leonard for VP
Day-Today controller takes on key SGF role
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Leonard as its new vice-president.
With a wealth of...
Virtue wins for Asda stores
Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.
Scotland’s only Budgens stores to close
SCOTLAND’S only Budgens stores are set to close, putting a number a jobs at risk.
The former Co-op stores in Prestwick and Paisley were sold...
Retail leaders demand action on crime
Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.
