Cold days ahead
REMEDIES aren’t just for winter. Generally there is an all-round trend for increased sales in over-the-counter medicines through the convenience channel with Mintel estimating...
Green light for new bank
THE Scottish Government has established a new investment bank, tasked with investing in Scottish businesses.
Dressing for trick or treat
Families entering into the spirit of Halloween have boosted the spend on the fancy dress festival to £330m according to AG Barr.
The Irn-Bru manufacturer suggests...
The thrill of the grill
SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season.
There are three varieties,...
Sales up – but economy weak
Retail monitor shows third month of Scots growth
SCOTTISH retail sales rose by 0.7% in February compared with the same month last year. Total food...
Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2023
Kantar research reveals the FMCGs (fast moving consumer goods) that are most frequently chosen by the nation's consumers
Expanding challenge for tobacco
VAPING retailer VPZ has opened four new Scottish shops and launched a vape clinic.
The new sites are in Helensburgh, Port Glasgow, Castlemilk, and Glenrothes...
Royal Mile newsagent sets Scottish ‘record’
The sale of a newsagent in Edinburgh has set a potential Scottish record for commercial property.
The 258 sq ft premises at 499 Lawnmarket, in...
Get a share of sharing trend
SHARING and treating occasions have people reaching for treat bags and pouches more often these days
Long-awaited rates review has arrived
THE long-awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates have been delivered, with some changes that could benefit retailers.
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
Salads or sandwiches?
HOW should you stack your food-to-go shelves? Two recent reports give different suggestions.
Food-to-go packaging manufacturer Planglow says sandwiches are 30 times more popular than...
Are you a marketing star?
SCOTLAND’S marketing industry is looking for its own award-winning stars and they don’t need to be part of a big company with a major...
Consumers concerned
The Covid crisis may have subsided, but the impact of inflation on consumer trends may just be beginning.
Cutting the wrap for fresh food
Aldi is helping Scottish consumers cut down on their plastic use, by selling five types of vegetables without any plastic packaging at all
Calling quality retailers
TIME is running out to enter the Scottish Grocer Awards, so don’t delay and get your entry in today.
