SWA set to go
KEYNOTE speakers at this year’s Scottish Wholesale Association conference, taking place at Crieff Hydro on 13-15 June, include John Howie, chairman of CBI Scotland,...
Shaking up convenience
Premium milkshake firm reckons the convenience channel will be a key area to drive up premium sales, especially for its own range.
Bestway takes Co-operative chain of pharmacy outlets
CASH & carry chain Bestway Group is buying the Co-operative Group’s pharmacy business for £620m. The keys will change hands in October.
The grocery chain...
Experiments in Edinburgh Gin
Edinburgh Gin has expanded on its Experimental Series with two new additions that take inspiration from home and from further afield.
WIN NEW Rockstar Xdurance Electric Fruits
AG Barr, manufacturer of Rockstar energy drinks, is offering three retailers the chance to win eight cases of its exciting new variant, Rockstar Xdurance...
Perfetti Van Melle is building up the sweet options
Perfetti Van Melle aims to help convenience retailers grab consumers attention in store to help drive impulse sales for confectionery.
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
Tomra aims to make the most of extra time
Reverse vending machine firm Tomra aims to make the most of the extension to the DRS deadline by encouraging retailers to prepare well in advance.
Industry makes its budget case
• Greater predictability sought over the minimum wage
• Calls for measures to encourage retail investment
WITH the budget just around the corner industry bodies have been putting...
Circularity Scotland on the brink of collapse
DRS scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has confirmed it is on the brink of collapse after admitting it may not be able to pay staff this month.
Retailers take a look at the year ahead
Making plans for a successful 2019
A chilly caffeine fix from Emmi and Costa
Finding the chillier way to start out your day with iced coffee solutions from Emmi Caffe Latte and the RTD Costa Coffee range.
Bigger than brekkie
Pet food and pet care products can play an important role in a typical c-store’s product range, adding more revenue in convenience outlets than...
The Bru will get through
ter media has reported on the AG Barr strike action, Scottish Grocer wants to reassure retailers across the sector that Irn Bru deliveries will still be made.
Bringing fun to the fans
AS a worldwide partner for the competition, Heineken plans to bring the Rugby World Cup closer to fans and is offering consumers the chance...
FM seeks disposable vapes ban
Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
