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Edinburgh South MSP Daniel Johnson

SG interview: Daniel Johnson MSP ‘Time to act on retail crime’

Assaults “unacceptable” says MSP.

Someone to rely on

SCOTTISH Grocer’s Employee of the Year 2016, Katherine MacDonald, didn’t expect to ever win such an award. Even on the night of the presentation, when...
Mackies at Taypack crisps are made at a fourth-generation farm in Perthshire.

Meet the Maker: Mackies at Taypack

Melissa Hack, national account manager, talks crisps, provenance and the joys of pickled onion
Stirling University

Saving town centres – it’s not all about retail

Out-of-town shopping centres have played a part in the sorry state of many Scottish town centres. But so has out-of-town everything else. Town centres...

SG interview: Keith Whyte, Mitchells

Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom shut last month after serving the community for nine decades. Before closing, we spoke to co-owner Keith Whyte.

It’s time to party!

A period of major celebration, socialising, gift giving and indulgence, the festive season is brimming with potential for the canny retailer. But how to...

Drink to success – Day-Today Wallyford

Awards profile - Best Soft Drinks Outlet of the Year ‘COMMUNITY’ is a word you will hear often if you spend any time with Mohammed...

Joining the Club

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

Meet the Maker: Hovis

Tom Pook, national account manager for wholesale & impulse accounts at Hovis, talks driving bakery sales in convenience retail.

Local pride

Winner: Gerry Haughey, Spar, Main Street, Thornliebank Store Manager of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Tennent’s Interview with Gerry Haughey. Winner details Size: 3,000 sq ft Symbol: Spar Staff: 11 Hours: 6am...

Delivering success for convenience

Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media

New to the village

Spar Woodilee is the first convenience store to open its doors in the development of Woodilee Village in Lenzie. For owner Zahid Farooq, it...
Rekz Afzal operates a community fridge and cabinet initiative at his store, RSA Your Local Shop in Paisley town centre. The initiative offers support for Paisley residents struggling with food poverty by providing access to produce, prepared meals and household essentials.

SG Profile: C-store support

Paisley retailer Rekz Afzal made waves on social media with his community fridge. Six months later the initiative is going strong

Chilled – a hot topic

In its second Convenience Conversation, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of leading retailers and representatives from food, drink, wholesale and refrigeration firms to...
Debbie Nicholson, manager. Spar Boswell Park, Ayr.

Awards profile – dairy award (managed) 2016

Winner: Spar Boswell Park, Ayr The Dairy Award (for managed stores) 2016 – sponsored by Müller Milk & Ingredients Interview with Debbie Nicholson, manager. Winner details Size: 1,000...

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...
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