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Giles Blair

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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

June 2024

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
Nature Valley makes an appearance on screens everywhere in its new campaign.

Nature Valley rolls on to screens

26 March 2024
United Wholesale Grocers prides itself on looking after its retail customers.

UWG offers a personal service

25 March 2024
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

EPOS provider MHouse is always evolving

25 March 2024
Blucozade has blasted on to the scene with three drinks across the sub-brands.

Lucozade launches Blucozade range

22 March 2024
Delamere says its flavoured milks can be a popular choice in the food to go aisle.

Delamere points to popularity of flavoured milks

22 March 2024
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