Initiative is one healthy message
The Healthy Living Programme’s Cook at Home initiative has launched exclusively in a selection of One O One stores and online for home delivery.
Bestway gives back
Wholesaler Bestway has donated £100,000 to the Save the Children charity
Snappy growth
Snappy Shopper has appointed its new chief growth officer in a bid to build the service further.
Heat of the street – demand for exotic cuisines
Travel to the heartlands of exotic cuisines fuels demand for a taste of the real thing, but c-stores can put ease of use into...
Anger over ad ban plan
Alcohol responsibility body the Portman Group has slammed the Scottish Government’s proposals on restricting alcohol advertising and promotion.
Power lines – demanding toys and gadgets
THANKS, in part, to so many toys, gaming gadgets and computer peripherals relying on AA or AAA power, the mainstream battery market in Britain...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 10-19
Spotlight on the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022 from 10-19.
The year of the horse – 2013 news review
2013 saw major parts of the food and drink and retail industries turned upside down by a Europe-wide adulteration scandal
THE food and drink...
The apple of their ayes…
Pink Lady has reached the landmark donation of a million apples to FareShare – the UK’s biggest charity fighting hunger and food waste.
It’s the night of the year
EXCITED? You bet we are. Scottish Grocer’s annual awards spectacular is now just weeks away!
And we have a real trick and treat show in...
Reformul8 Challenge Fund boosts Scottish food firms
The Reformul8 Challenge Fund from FDF Scotland will support Scottish food manufacturers to make healthier products by reducing salt, fat and sugar content.
Symbols set to change?
Much of the news on the symbol sector is still very positive. Forecasts for future trading and market share are robust. But symbol-branded shops...
Hovis unveils Christmas packs
Bakery brand Hovis is set to inject some festive cheer this year with its new limited-edition seasonal packs as well as charity donations to FareShare.
SG workSHOP: Project 3, Tobacco
BUSY forecourt business Lomond Service Station, close to Loch Lomond in Jamestown, Alexandria, presented an interesting case in our workSHOP series.
Tim Oates, tobacco...
Greens set for UK expansion
Greens Retail is set to take its stores UK-wide after clinching a five-year deal with Nisa. Marking a major expansion for the Fife-based symbol, the deal with Nisa – worth up to £200million – is set to last for the next five years as Greens is committed to expand its portfolio south of the border.
Cash in on party spirit
Beers and other drinks may be prominent but spirits add up to a load of night-in sales says Diageo
THE UK economy may be showing...
