Keystore lends kids a hand
Keystore retailers across Scotland have been pitching in to help parents get their kids back to school
Convenience in Brief | Fife Creamery, DRS and Yakult news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments at Fife Creamery, DRS concerns and a Yakult product rebrand.
Education ‘will help smokers to switch’
Educating both consumers and retailers about nicotine alternatives to smoking is key to enabling adult tobacco consumers to make the switch, reckons vape brand IVG.
Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
Change at Co-op group
There is a new man at the top of Co-operative Federal Retail and Trading Services
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Tech rollout at Bestway
WHOLESALER Bestway has announced it will roll out technology from Hampshire-based firm Jisp following a successful trial period.
Bestway’s flood appeal
Bestway Wholesale has launched a fundraising campaign to support the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan.
Time to get them in
The 2015 Scottish Grocer Awards was one of the best ever with an impressive list of established entrants and many great new contestants, and...
Exotics and home treats fuelling juice
THERE are still juicy profits to be squeezed out of thirsty consumers’ love of refreshment, especially during hot weather.
That’s the juices industry’s view, with...
Suppliers briefed on expansion ambitions
SPAR Scotland wholesaler CJ Lang reached out to suppliers last month through a digital briefing with a focus on growth.
Symbol puts value label in its own bay
SYMBOL group Londis is launching new own-brand value bays and offering its retailers a collection of SuperValu and Daily Basics products at round prices.
The...
Showcase for Scotland’s strengths globally
Over 100 international buyers have descended on Edinburgh as part of Scotland Food & Drink's 'Showcasing Scotland 2024' event.
BRC reports huge rise in crime
The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
World Cup fails to set sales heather on fire
MANY top pundits agreed that the football in the recent World Cup, especially in the early matches, was excellent.
But that didn’t seem to translate...
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
