Perfect timing in Greenock
Harry Ahmed had a lot to contend with when he launched his Nisa Local store in Greenock in March
Global Brands has global growth in store
Independent drinks firm Global Brands has launched a new 10-pack format for VK Blue on the back of a strong financial year.
DRS administrator unveiled
DRINKS producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with the...
Kepak pushes the ‘fakeaway’ opportunity
Kepak reckons convenience retailers can capitalise on the consumer demand for a 'fakeaway' through its Rustlers range of chilled ready meals.
M&S goes big on Scottish produce
SCOTTISH Food & Drink Fortnight is in full swing across the country and Marks and Spencer has been boosting the profile of local produce...
Vanilla’s back
TEN years after its last appearance on British shelves, CCE has brought back Vanilla Coke.
This time around it comes in a 330ml can, 500ml...
Sweets brand aims for older tastes
CONFECTIONERY brand Skittles is aiming older with its latest launch.
New Skittles Wild Berry is designed to appeal to young adults who are older than...
Tunnock’s offers classic choices for customers
Much-loved Scottish brand Tunnock's puts its success down to understanding what consumers and retailers want – and respecting those wishes.
Jam tomorrow?
THE 1960s Glasgow folk classic the Jeely Piece Song described the difficulties of throwing a jam sandwich from the window of one of the...
Awards entries are open
Entries for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 are officially open
We weathered the storm
Turnover in the first six months of the trading year at independent co-operative Scotmid was down £6m on last year. But profit remained almost...
Town centre action needed
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has called for the Scottish Government to take a more “coherent” public policy approach towards town centres
Albert Bartlett official partner of ‘The Martian’
Potato grower and packer Albert Bartlett has announced an official partnership with Twentieth Century Fox’s upcoming movie ‘The Martian’.
Directed by Ridley Scott, the film...
Scotmid to run Scottish pilots with Bargain Booze owner
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid and franchised off-licence company Conviviality Retail (the owner of the Bargain Booze fascia) are to pilot a small number of...
Extra mile in the snow
CUSTOMERS in the catchment area of Day-Today Kelty were in luck during the snowstorms thanks to some quick thinking from retailer Zahid Ullah.
McCain’s charity donation supports Family Fund
Chips brand McCain has doubled its 2023 donation to leading UK charity Family Fund.
