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...
All pumped up after a revamp
FORECOURT retailer John Sommerville has joined forces with symbol group Mace to revamp his Bathgate store.
Taking the reins of a site he operated for...
Awards Profile – Community Retailer of the Year
Putting customers first is second nature to the team at Day-Today Stenhousemuir – and it’s an attitude that’s won them international plaudits.
Tesco boss goes after profit warning
PHILIP Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, has expressed “enormous relief” to be leaving the supermarket chain. He announced his departure as it became clear that...
Awards profile – Technology & Digital Engagement Award
Winner: Family Shopper, Blantyre
Sponsored by: The Retail Data Partnership and Zapper
Doing a fair trade
Winner: Spar, Logans Road, Motherwell
Collectables Retailer of the Year Award 2014 – in association with Topps.
Interview with Kashain Arshad, manager, above left, and Asif...
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...
Dairy to differ
THE story of Day-Today, Wallyford is one of a constantly evolving store in the hands of a man who just won’t take ‘no’ for...
The tobacco of tomorrow
In the second Convenience Conversation of 2019, Scottish Grocer invited a group of retailers and brand representatives to Glasgow to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by the tobacco category. How can stores stay on top of a constantly evolving market?
Harris Aslam, Nisa
As company director of Eros Retail, Harris Aslam runs four Nisa stores (in Leven, Kirkcaldy, Alloway and Markinch) and hopes to have six before...
Heeding the call
Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...
Awards profile: Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Winner: Mace, Edinburgh
Supported by: Imperial Tobacco
Ask the expert – RVM Systems
RVM Systems Managing Director Claudia Marshall on DRS preparations and the benefits of reverse vending machines for retailers.
SG opinion: Will obesity plans affect business?
FDF’s David Thomson offers his assessment.
Coolness as a virtue
In Baillieston, east Glasgow, the selling power of frosty temperatures is well understood by retailer Natalie Lightfoot
SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits
With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story







































