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Giles Blair

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Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Crime ‘a scourge’ on Scottish retail

13 March 2025
The team leading the GroceryAid Scotland branch are working on a vision to revitalise the charity north of the border.

Convenience in brief | GroceryAid Scotland, Albert Bartlett, The Cumberland

10 March 2025
Retailer Girish Jeeva has expanded his Snappy Shopper delivery service from his Premier store in Barmulloch, Glasgow.

Retailer Girish Jeeva delivers sales success

7 March 2025
Showcasing Scotland UK will allow Scottish producers to meet with buyers from across the home nations.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, FDF Scotland, Scotland Food &...

7 March 2025
Scottish Government Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon took time to explore the stands and talk to a variety of exhibitors and experts at ScotHot25.

Minister praises c-stores at ScotHot

6 March 2025
Primary schools across Cumbernauld will benefit from the initiative being financed by Spar Clyne Condorrat and equipment manufacturer Hazkit – with Whitelees Primary being the first recipient of the LifeVac device.

Store’s gift of life at schools

3 March 2025

Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade

3 March 2025
The Co-op's new £1million Peckish rapid delivery grocery app is being made available to any independent retailer.

Co-op launches £1million Peckish delivery service

28 February 2025
SRC director David Lonsdale has expressed concerns about the impact of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' budget.

Part-time retail jobs under threat

27 February 2025

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27 February 2025
Girish Jeeva has installed Visu.ai's anti-theft systems in his Premier shop at Barmulloch, Glasgow.

Visu.ai technology tackles crime across store

18 February 2025
National lottery retailers have been thanked for their responses to Allwyn's Operation Guardian mystery shopper and training programme.

Convenience in brief | Allwyn, FDF Scotland, Christie & Co

7 February 2025
The biennial ScotHot trade event is returning to the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, giving retailers the chance to explore a variety of opportunities.

ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers

6 February 2025
The Scottish Wholesale Association conference at Ardoe House Hotel & Spa will provide a chance to network.

SWA conference gets a refresh

5 February 2025
Retailer Girish Jeeva has expanded his Snappy Shopper delivery service from his Premier store in Barmulloch, Glasgow.

24-hour delivery service arrives in Scotland

4 February 2025
Retailers will be taking to the stage to discuss their real-life experiences of store theft, abuse and violence by shoppers at the SGF Crime Seminar.

Seminar highlights rising crime

3 February 2025
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