Nisa’s £100k for charity
NISA is set to donate £100,000 to good causes to help celebrate the King’s Coronation.
The symbol’s charity, Making a Difference Locally, will launch a fifth...
All together for food and drink
Leading lights of the Scottish food and drink industry are set to come together in Edinburgh this month for the Scotland Food & Drink industry conference.
Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits
Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.
Nisa’s £6m price help for c-stores
Nisa has announced a £6 million investment into the wholesale price of more than 1000 branded products as part of its bid to support its retailers.
Retail recovery is fragile
While inflation reached new heights, Scottish sales managed to stay positive at the start of the year, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium-KPMG retail sales monitor.
Lomond seizes chance to grow
Innovative wholesaler Lomond has unveiled ambitious plans for growth. The proposals include a major building project at the main warehouse, expansion of the Cake handmade sweet-treats business, its biggest and best trade show to date and a continued sustainability drive.
Grocery inflation hits new record high
According to the latest Kantar market research, grocery price inflation sat at 16.7% during the four weeks to 22 January.
Consumer choice across the market
Shoppers have made their call on their favourite products for 2023, bringing retailers plenty of opportunities to stock up on some popular choices for stores.
Flaming brave for charity
A team of 40 Spar Scotland colleagues braved the flames by taking part in a firewalk for Marie Curie.
Rising hope on footfall
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.
Acting to stop the abusive criminals
Retail crime remains a blight across the industry, leaving store owners and their colleagues constantly at risk from abusive customers.
A step for DRS prep
Up to 60 jobs are set to be created in Aberdeen by waste management firm Biffa in preparation for the deposit return scheme.
Call to help producers
Food and Drink Federation Scotland chief David Thomson has said ScotGov must use its powers to support producers and keep costs down for households.
Delivering solutions that help everyone
Retailers, their customers, and the communities they serve can all benefit from the technology offered by Snappy Shopper.
Circularity Scotland claims ‘milestone’ sign-up for DRS
Circularity Scotland is claiming success for producer sign-up to the Deposit Return Scheme but many critics are still raising doubts.
Gearing up for Awards
Preparations are well under way for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
