New directions
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
Since taking on his father-in-law’s store last...
Speaking up for forecourt retailers
GORDON Balmer, the new chief executive of the Petrol Retailers Association, has taken charge of the organisation at a turbulent time.
Staying on top of AE pensions
Compliance essential as contributions increase
SG interview: Boyd Tunnock, Tunnock’s
Expanding teacakes – it’s all go at Tunnock’s
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.
Coolness as a virtue
In Baillieston, east Glasgow, the selling power of frosty temperatures is well understood by retailer Natalie Lightfoot
Grab a slice of success
Awards profile - Innovation Award. Interview with Dan Brown, manager and Joanna Casonato, owner.
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 – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
At Mace, Edinburgh, retailer Mumtaz Ali was faced with turbulent trading conditions, but he’s more than managed to weather the storm and things have picked up again.
Collaborate and we’ll innovate
Food manufacturers and others need to work together to find solutions for a new era’s challenges says Colette Backwell, director of the Scottish Food...
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:...
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
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,...
At home in the heart of the city – Oaka Supercity
Update: Oaka Supercity was awarded the Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019. Click here to view their profile video »
With a name...
Awards profile – Sustainable retailer of the year 2014
Winner:
Mitchells, Market Place, Inverurie
Sustainable Retailer of the Year - Sponsored by Resource Efficient Scotland
Interview with Keith Whyte, owner.
Store details: Size: 2,500 sq ft
Opening hours:...
Industry vital to food safety
Whatever happens in September’s independence referendum Scotland will have a new body tasked with ensuring the safety of the country’s food.
THE Food (Scotland)...
