Subs and stamps grow the family

Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...

Popping off

POPCORN is now the fastest growing sub-category within crisps, nuts and snacks, growing 34% year on year, according to IRI. Butterkist is looking to...

Sweet fortunes

With just over a year till the implementation of the UK government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy, termed the ‘sugar tax’ by the media, soft...

Speciality showcases new food firms

THE fine food trade exhibition Scotland’s Speciality Food Show – taking place 22-24 Jan 2017 at the SECC, Glasgow, and aimed at food retailers,...

Leonard for VP

Day-Today controller takes on key SGF role THE Scottish Grocers Federation has announced the appointment of Mike Leonard as its new vice-president. With a wealth of...

Tackle forecourt crime

FORECOURT crime will be the focus of much of the Petrol Retailers Association’s work in 2017, particularly around the operation of hand car washes. Speaking...

MUP will hit over half of drinks

MORE than half of off-trade alcohol sold in Scotland is being sold for less than 50p a unit, the figure set for minimum unit...

Moving towards moderation

RECENT world events may have many reaching for a bottle, but Dan Harwood, head of wine education for Eisberg, reckons alcohol-free products could be...

SGF draws the political crowd

FIRST minister Nicola Sturgeon was one of the first MSPs to be presented with a copy of the latest Scottish Local Shop Report during...

Low sugar rush

LUCOZADE Ribena Suntory has revealed plans to slash the sugar content in its drinks by 50%. Starting from July 2017, the firm says all existing...

Trade show makes return

FOLLOWING a year’s absence, the Day-Today trade show returned to Glasgow last month. Hundreds of Day-Today and Usave members attended the show at the Crowne...

Paul O’Grady tackles the ‘12 Stinks’ of Christmas

PROCTER & Gamble has rolled in comedian Paul O’Grady and the London Community Gospel Choir to drive sales of its odour-eliminating brand, Febreze this...

Retailers train up on ‘Spar Wars’

A number of Scottish retailers were among the delegates at a four-day residential training programme hosted by Appleby Westward, the regional distribution company for...

Safe and sound

Winner: Day-Today, Maryhill Rd, Glasgow Responsible Retailer of the Year 2016 sponsored by Imperial Tobacco UK Interview with Mani Dhesi, owner. Winner details Store size: 1200 sq ft Symbol: Day-Today Period at...

Christmas presence

Key categories see drinks seasonal sales grow In our first of two Christmas, New Year and winter holiday season drinks features we look at some...

Permission to munch

Permissibility and portion control, the growth of food-to-go, and increasing demand for savoury biscuits are all contributing factors argued to have had an impact...