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
Drawing on real retail experience
Skwishee managing director Raza Rehman on building a slush brand from the ground up
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...
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...
SG interview: Richard Walker, Iceland
Iceland boss takes aim at plastic waste
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....
Awards profile – Chilled retailer of the year 2016
Winner McLeish, Inverurie
Chilled Retailer of the Year 2016
Sponsored by: Kerryfresh, Scotty Brand and McIntosh of Strathmore
Winner details
Size: 1500 sq ft - Symbol: KeyStore Staff:...
SG Profile: Costcutter New Deer
In 2015, the Scottish Government announced the Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant. Sandy Matthew, of Costcutter New Deer, was one of those who applied.
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...
Eddie sets out to ‘grasp the thistle’
Eddie Lynagh became president of Scottish Wholesale for the second time in June. Last month he spoke to Scottish Grocer about returning to the...
‘Move with times or get left behind’
Knightswood Newsagent in Glasgow is ready to face the future following a refit so complete it has left regular customers wondering if they have...
Awards profile: Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Winner: Mace, Edinburgh
Supported by: Imperial Tobacco
Fire and rehire is risky business
Controversial practice should be a tactic of last resort
Awards profile – Collectables Retailer of the Year 2015
Fleming Gifts, Whitecrook, Clydebank
Collectables Retailer of the Year – sponsored by Topps
Interview with Gulzar ‘Iky’ Ahmed, owner.
Winner details:
Size: 450 sq ft Staff: 3 Period...
‘Focus on the day job’
Bestway’s managing director on wholesale, alcohol, tobacco, Tesco, Booker and Brexit.
MARTIN Race was named as Bestway’s new managing director in August last year. With...
Ten years in the making
Setting up shop in a former pub in Bellshill, Daniall Nadeem reckons his new store is well equipped to be a hit with the community
