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...

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...
Murray Ferguson, Manager, Spar, Symbol Store of the Year sponsored by Britvic, Scottish Grocer Awards

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 Store details Size:...
Clare Narey, Manager, Spar, Social Responsibility Award sponsored by Diageo, Scottish Grocer Awards

Award profile – Social Responsibility Award 2014

Winner: Spar, Orleans Place, Dundee Clare Narey, Manager, Spar, Social Responsibility Award, Scottish Grocer Awards, (for businesses with more than one store) - Sponsored by Diageo Store...

Sweet dreams – awards profile

Our winners: Life and times Linda and Dennis Williams, owners, Broadway Convenience Store, Oxgangs, Edinburgh – Scottish Grocer Tobacco Retailer of the Year 2013 –...
Computer screens

Staying vigilant in the digital age

Few business threats are as complex or difficult to guard against as cyber attacks.

Barry Hanif, independent store, Day-Today and Nisa

Barry Hanif has been a full-time retailer for three years and is the owner of three stores: an independent in Falkirk; a Day-Today in...
SGF public affairs adviser John Lee.

Pain but no gain from plain packs

Westminster surprised many when it said it would look again at plain packaging on tobacco. In Scotland the powers that be are ready to...

Kingsmill says ditch the desk

RETAILERS near picnic sites who provide a food-to-go service could see more sales if giant bread brand Kingsmill has its way. As part of its...

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,...

SG interview: Boyd Tunnock, Tunnock’s

Expanding teacakes – it’s all go at Tunnock’s

Awards profile – Merchandising award 2014

Winner: Spar Thornliebank Merchandising Award winner 2014 – in association with P&G. Interview with Allan Coupar, assistant manager Store details Symbol: Spar Size: 2,500 sq ft Opening hours: 7am – 10pm...

Awards profile – Technology & Digital Engagement Award

Winner: Family Shopper, Blantyre Sponsored by: The Retail Data Partnership and Zapper

Whole new world

It’s a new year and for many retailers their resolution for 2017 will be to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one....

Retail and obesity

As the Scottish Government considers a ban on promotions for unhealthy foods, Leigh Sparks makes the intervention case

A worrying ‘wish list’

By Audrey Ferrie LAST month, Alcohol Focus Scotland, in collaboration with the BMA Scotland and two alcohol related charities  published their report ‘Changing Scotland’s relationship...