Awards profile – Symbol Store of the Year 2014
Winner: Spar, High Street, Carnoustie
Symbol Store of the Year (for businesses with more than one store under a symbol fascia)
- Sponsored by Britvic
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Food and drink in dynamic role
Manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers make the premier league as Scotland’s limited companies respond well to tough times
RETAIL and wholesale proved one of the most...
Meet the Maker: AG Barr
Vicky Lawless-Mitchell customer marketing lead at AG Barr, tells of life working at the Scottish soft drinks manufacturer.
Forecourt has plenty in the tank
IT’S a busy time at Spar Euro Garages Lomondgate, located on the main road from Glasgow to Balloch, as tourists flock to the shores...
SG Profile: Spar Errol
Retailer Rana Ali has carved himself out a slice of countryside life in the village of Errol in Perthshire after seven years at his shop in Carmyle in Glasgow
Two way radio: Keep your security staff talking
Scotland’s supermarkets are a magnet for criminals, making security a top priority across the sector
Growing frozen
INDEPENDENT wholesaler Bestway has appointed a new category manager for its frozen business. Rachel Hartwell joins from the Musgrave group. She is now responsible...
Joining the Club
Retailer Iqbal Sadiq discusses the impact of the revamped Kensitas Club at St George’s Post Office and Spar Maryhill
Awards profile – Forecourt Retailer of the Year
Winner: Spar Euro Garages, Lomondgate
Supported by: Costa Express
Minimum hits £6.70
Government agrees 3% increase in NMW from October
THE UK’s minimum wage will rise by 3% to £6.70 an hour, for the full adult rate,...
Subs and stamps grow the family
Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
Awards profile – Best New Store Award
Winner: Bourtreehill Supermarket, Irvine Ayrshire
Sponsored by: Barr Soft Drinks
Maddock in at Caledonian
CALEDONIAN Brewing Company has appointed Andy Maddock as its managing director.
Maddock, who begins his new role this month, takes over from Stephen Crawley who...
Health direction a voluntary road
May is shaping up to be an important month for the future of food policy and marketing guidelines. The Scottish Food and Drink Federation’s...
Awards profile: Bakery Retailer of the Year (independent store)
Winner: Giacopazzi’s, Milnathort
Supported by Warburtons
‘Focus on the day job’
Bestway’s managing director on wholesale, alcohol, tobacco, Tesco, Booker and Brexit.
MARTIN Race was named as Bestway’s new managing director in August last year. With...
