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Giles Blair

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Forum Insurance offers convenience retailers bespoke cover to suit each store.

Insurance advice for convenience retailers

8 April 2024
Gin Bothy owner Kim Cameron is delighted to make it to Hollywood.

New gins ready to hit off-trade

5 April 2024
KeyStore Express Cults was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year

5 April 2024
Anand cheema, Umar Majid and Dan Brown discuss their concerns with event chairman Gary Robertson.

Retail crime ‘is destroying lives’

4 April 2024
The new Nakd Fruit & Fibre bars from Natural Balance Foods.

Market News | Nakd, Tyrells, Weetabix, Trek

4 April 2024
The Retail Showcase was a big success for Bestway last year.

Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland

3 April 2024
Susan and Ryan Hutchison, of Spar Scone, realise the importance of a friendly attitude.

Spar Scotland retailers who put community first

3 April 2024
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

2 April 2024
The limited-edition Glidin RTD from Wha Gwan.

Market News | Wha Gwan, Biona, Jammie Dodgers, Funkin Cocktails

2 April 2024
The Scottish Grocer Awards are a highlight of the retail calendar.

Entries open for Scottish Grocer Awards 2024

2 April 2024
Card Connection has two franchise opportunities in Scotland at present – one in the Stirling area and the other in the Ayr area.

A great business opportunity is on the cards

2 April 2024
Multiple award-winning Scottish convenience retailer Saleem Sadiq at his Spar Renfrew store.

Double celebration for Spar Scotland retailer Saleem Sadiq

2 April 2024
Ali's Convenience Store in Tranent, East Lothian, was the 500th Scottish Premier shop.

Booker says forward-thinking drives success

27 March 2024

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27 March 2024
Yazoo has expanded to include new PMP formats for its Thick N’ Creamy drinks.

Friesland Campina pushes new Yazoo PMPs

27 March 2024
Retailers should focus on the value of PMPs along with the meal deal opportunity, says Matt Collins.

KP Snacks focuses on meal deal opportunities

26 March 2024
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