Home Authors Posts by Giles Blair

Giles Blair

591 POSTS 0 COMMENTS
Keeping a selection of seasonal stock, such as Edinburgh Christmas Gin, before December can target early shoppers.

Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock

Debbie Harding is to take on the role of SRC chair.

Three key appointments for retail industry

Unitas Wholesale says it aims to improve margins with its new own-brand range.

Unitas launches own-label range

The new Alpen Delight bars come in six different flavours.

Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs

Dame Kelly Holmes, Ross Edgley and Sir Chris Hoy celebrate their special relay triathlon success.

Convenience in brief | Talisker, Scotmid and Chivas news

Pernod Ricard has five spirit suggestions to stock for the festive season this year.

Pernod Ricard’s spirited choices for Christmas

Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

Opened in Ayrshire in 1945, Brownings is now a familiar name across Scotland.

Loyalty a key ingredient for Brownings the Bakers

Republic Technology UK's OCB range offers consumers a more sustainable option.

Covering the roll-your-own demands

Pork Farms' limited-edition pie comes just in time for the winter party season.

Pork Farms launches limited-edition pie

Premier Cupar Store bagged the Independent Retailer of the Year honours at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

Nisa managing director Peter Batt said the 2023 Expo was really successful.

Hundreds flock to Nisa Expo

The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

Scottish Grocers' Federation president Craig Brown addresses the conference. (Picture: Mike Wilkinson/photoshelter.com)

Convenience retailers gear up for future

1...262728...37Page 27 of 37