The prize is right
The Scottish Grocer Awards once again recognised the hard work found across the convenience sector.
Still a big night deal? SG spotlight
The big night in has been a defining trend of the recession, when staying in became the new going out. Can stores hold onto...
Planet Cafe lands at Spar
Award-winning Irish food brand Deli Lites has secured a deal with the Spar Scotland network for a new range of Planet Cafe food-on-the-go products.
The spirit of special
WHETHER it’s fashion, timepieces, malts, or vodkas premium brands have never been more important. That’s the festive message from drinks firm Pernod Ricard...
Scottish retail leaders welcome freeze on business rates
Convenience channel leaders have welcomed the Scottish Government’s 2023-24 budget moves to keep financial pressures off businesses.
Bud’s Brazil plan ready to roll
WORLD Cup beer sponsor Budweiser begins its 2014 World Cup marketing campaign this month.
Called Rise As One the global beer brand says it’s designed...
Awards are an achievement
The Scottish Wholesale Association’s Achievers Awards, taking place later this month, will be the biggest ever.
Jetting into the social scene
PHILLIPS 66, owner of Jet, has launched what it says is the first consumer-facing Facebook page for a major fuel brand. The move is...
A step for DRS prep
Up to 60 jobs are set to be created in Aberdeen by waste management firm Biffa in preparation for the deposit return scheme.
Alcohol-free specialist has new chief
AFTER what it says was an extensive search, Bavaria has named Rob Page as its new UK managing director. He joins the Dutch brewing...
Four Loko takes novel approach
Red Star Brands reckons it can hold on to Generation Z consumers by offering a novel variety of flavours for its Four Loko RTD.
Partners put breakfasts into banks
NISA Retail has joined forces with the Kellogg Company to help people across the UK get a decent breakfast.
The symbol store firm has...
Get ready for the top shop honours
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 are now open and we want to see what the very best the Scottish convenience channel has to offer!
New barcodes enhance shopper experiences
The latest 2D barcodes from GS1 UK connect physical products to the digital world, giving retailers and consumers a wealth of information.
Supporting women
Scotmid has become the latest stockist of a revolutionary new brand that aims to tackle period poverty.
Deposit return scheme is set for shake up
Media outlets have been reporting a major shake up to Scotland's incoming deposit return scheme as reportedly the UK Government is considering removing glass bottles from the scheme.
