Working the liquid assets
HERE comes summer and it’s going to be a good one, in some ways at least.
Scottish Grocer would never try to predict the weather,...
Snacks for all times
Snacks giant Mondelez International aims to cover every consumer demand through its expansive array of snacking options.
Barr says it’s looking good
IRN-BRU manufacturer, AG Barr, remains fizzy despite difficult trading conditions, according to a pre-close statement ahead of six-month results that it will release...
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
End of an era
by John McNee
INDEPENDENT Highland grocer Murchie’s of Kingussie has closed its doors and signalled the end of an era after the retirement of two...
Coca-Cola helps to mix up the soft drinks range
Building up the range of soft drink mixers for the Big Night In will count in the long run according to Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.
Barr set to heat up sales in soft drinks
AG Barr is pushing retailers to capitalise on the summer heat this year with its wide range of brands to help appeal to a number of consumer desires.
Scotland’s top 50 off-trade brands by sales value
The Leaders: off-trade – Scotland’s most valuable brands
Drinks remain vitally important to sales revenue in stores of all types and sizes across Scotland. But...
Fascia selection for varied needs
Tom Slaven, retail director of United Wholesale Grocers, explains the benefits of the different fascias the company offers convenience retailers.
The power of partnership
SPECIALIST food broker the JFK Partnership has responsibility for what it sees as five major Scottish brands, Hamlyns of Scotland, Millar, Golden Cross, Nisha’s,...
Updates brings World of Sweets faster to retailers
World of Sweets has brought a tranche of updates across tech and its field team in a bid to provide a better, faster service for its retail customers.
Cash crisis in Scotland
The top two areas in the UK with the highest populations, but no ATM or Post Office, are in Scotland
Whisky celebrations for RAER and Edrington
Award-winning distillery RAER and spirits giant Edrington both have good reasons to celebrate their latest developments.
Tough market but innovation up
Risotto brand hits the festival trail as it pushes its quality for a convenience age message
THE worst harvest since 2004 pushed up the...
Spice up sales for National Curry Week
The forthcoming National Curry Week gives convenience store retailers the chance to boost sales through a variety of products.
The sweetest night’s share
Confectionery giants suggest ways to grab more night-in sales
CONFECTIONERY is one of the product categories that has embraced the big-night-in trend most and it,...