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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

9 November 2023

Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats

8 November 2023
James Taylor has offered convenience store retailers advice on making the most out of festive snacking.

Festive snacking tips from Taylors

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

Hundreds flock to Nisa Expo

8 November 2023
The Scottish GroceryAid Christmas hampers are extra-special.

GroceryAid hampers full of potential

7 November 2023
Scottish Grocers' Federation president Craig Brown addresses the conference. (Picture: Mike Wilkinson/photoshelter.com)

Convenience retailers gear up for future

7 November 2023
The Desiderio No.1 prosecco bottles featuring works by Van Gogh, Munch and Monet.

Market news | Desiderio, Kingsbarns, Jam Shed and Label 5

7 November 2023
David Lonsdale is encouraged by the strategy outlined by minister Neil Gray.

New Deal for Business plan is welcomed

6 November 2023
Snappy Group has launched a new Irish home delivery app called Centra Go.

Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news

3 November 2023
The new Tropicana Kids Smoothies come in two flavours.

Market news | Tropicana, JTI, Lucozade and The Hidden Sea

31 October 2023
The Fed's president in Scotland, Hussan Lal.

The Fed out to net new members

30 October 2023
Customers and local good causes benefited from the relaunch of Spar Freuchie.

Strong financial results for CJ Lang

30 October 2023
Headshot of David Lonsdale director of the SRC.

Business rates freeze urged by SRC

30 October 2023
SGF chief executive Pete Cheema is urging the Scottish Government to take action to combat retail crime.

Call for action on retail crime

27 October 2023
The Irn-Bru festive TV ad is being supported by special designs running across the products.

Convenience in brief | Irn-Bru, Luciditi and food show news

27 October 2023

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