Retail and obesity
As the Scottish Government considers a ban on promotions for unhealthy foods, Leigh Sparks makes the intervention case
New directions
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
We’re looking for new generation retailers and...
Seal of approval warrants concern
Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
Growing… and in a good way
Food scares and scandals may be big news but Dr Colette Backwell, director of the Scottish Food and Drink Federation, argues that Scotland’s food...
Best Laide plans
A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...
Awards profile – Community Retailer of the Year
Winner: McColl’s Cambuslang
Supported by: Camelot
Meet the Maker: AG Barr
Vicky Lawless-Mitchell customer marketing lead at AG Barr, tells of life working at the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer.
A social benefit
SCOTLAND’S convenience stores are becoming more and more defined by the term ‘community’. They’re service hubs as well as shops, some include post offices,...
Drink to success – Day-Today Wallyford
Awards profile - Best Soft Drinks Outlet of the Year
‘COMMUNITY’ is a word you will hear often if you spend any time with Mohammed...
Rising to the occasion
Scotmid Stockbridge sits in the heart of an affluent part of the north of Edinburgh and boasts a steady stream of loyal customers
Jagtar Lalli, Premier and Day-Today
Jagtar Lalli is the owner of two convenience stores – the Premier in Kilmaurs and the Scottish Grocer award-winning Day-Today in Hamilton Street, Saltcoats.
How...
Keeping abreast of immigration rules
From 6 April, new changes to UK right to work checks announced by the Home Office will come into force, but what does it mean for employers?
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Low energy, high impact
Scotmid Moredun, Moredun Park Road, Edinburgh
Scottish Grocer’s Sustainable Retailer of the Year award is about retailers who take practical steps to minimise the effect...
Hitting the sweet spot
IT has been an incredible year for Mandi Duncan.
Employed as the Saturday girl at Barassie Day-Today for 17 years, Mandi got the chance to...
Awards profile – Soft Drinks Outlet of the Year
Ross MacPherson and Mandi Duncan opened their first store in Barassie, Troon in 2016. The store was named Confectionery Retailer of the Year in 2017.
