A sweet success

Awards profile - Confectionery Retailer of the Year THE first thing you see when you go through the door into Spar, Market Street, Forfar is...

Getting the right deal for your store

Dentons partner Stuart Fitzsimmons on how detail can make the difference in financial negotiations

New directions

Bedford-born retailer Natalie Lightfoot converted her Glasgow store to a Londis earlier this year. It has been one of the most exciting and challenging...

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...
Alison Weatherhead & Sarah Ingles Carlyle

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?
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Experts discuss how to make c-stores more profitable and sustainable

In the third Convenience Conversation of 2019, the panel discuss the need for innovation to survive

Staying on top of AE pensions

Compliance essential as contributions increase
Terry and the team from Nisa Extra, Linwood receive the Champion of Beer Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2103.

Awards profile – Champion of beer 2013

Our winner: life and times Terry Feeney, owner, Nisa Extra, 57 Clippens Road, Linwood, Renfrewshire Scottish Grocer Champion of Beer 2013 – in association with Molson...

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

Awards profile – Bakery Retailer of the Year (Independent Store) 2017

Winner: Giacopazzi’s, Kinross Sponsored by: Warburtons

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...

Living the local dream

Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
Shop shelf

SG opinion: Will obesity plans affect business?

FDF’s David Thomson offers his assessment.

Joining the Club

Retailer Iqbal Sadiq discusses the impact of the revamped Kensitas Club at St George’s Post Office and Spar Maryhill

Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq

East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...

SG profile: The Corner Shop, Crossgates

This Fife-based retailer has been on a remarkable journey, opening two stores since 2015.