Footfall out of step
Scottish footfall continues to lag behind the total UK figure, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
C&C signs up Clarkson
C&C Group has appointed Craig Clarkson as its new off-trade director for its GB business.
Pushing on petrol
THE Petrol Retailers’ Association has pledged its full support to Westminster MP Robert Halfon’s campaign and petition for a full enquiry into oil...
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
Bru kicks off new deal
IRN-BRU is the official soft drink of Scottish football for the sixth year running.
This season the AG Barr brand is backing the Scottish...
Scotland’s Top Alcohol Brands: 3-5
Spotlight on the top Scottish alcohol brands of 2022 from 3-5 including Whyte & Mackay, Bell's and Glen's Vodka.
Working for a fake-free future
INDUSTRY groups the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and the Scottish Wholesale Association joined forces with the Scottish Anti-Illicit Trade Group to take a message about...
GroceryAid gets a boost
The GroceryAid Awards announced last month reveal a spike in supporter activity during the last year.
Barr predicts bumper sales
IRN-Bru manufacturer AG Barr is going all out to capitalise on the events of the coming year.
“Glasgow 2014 will focus worldwide attention on...
GroceryAid takes to the stage again
Supporters of GroceryAid in Scotland have bold plans for music event Checkout Scotland in 2023.
Costcutter to cut fascia brands
THE enlarged Costcutter Supermarkets Group, which added Mace stores to its list after agreeing a joint buying operation and new distribution arrangements with Palmer...
Flavours of the month
Red Bull is banking on its wide range of flavoured energy drinks to help push up sales during the summer with a new Juneberry variant.
UWS sales up 5% to £212m
GLASGOW-based cash and carry, wholesale, and symbol group company United Wholesale (Scotland) saw sales rise by 4.8% to reach £212m for the year to...
Indulge in ice cream
Bring a boost to the freezer section in stores with valuable tips from Mackie's of Scotland managing director Stuart Common.
Widening the soft approach in store
SOFT drinks has become a key category for impulse sales in c-stores in recent years as convenience retailers have worked to maximise the benefits...
Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium
Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.
