Comment and Interview | Scottish Grocer & Convenience Retailer

Retailing in the Isles

2 March 2017

Following the publication of the ACS Rural Shop report, Scottish Grocer spoke to retailers in the Outer Hebrides to ask them what they consider...

SG Profile: Spar Errol

1 September 2017

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 – Forecourt Retailer of the Year

2 October 2018

Winner: Spar Euro Garages, Lomondgate Supported by: Costa Express

New directions

30 March 2016

We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day. We’re looking for new generation retailers and...

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

4 March 2014

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...

Retail and obesity

1 July 2018

As the Scottish Government considers a ban on promotions for unhealthy foods, Leigh Sparks makes the intervention case

Debbie and Andy Townsend (above) moved from Birmingham to Laide five years ago and took over the local Post Office and forecourt. In a small community, many miles from the nearest supermarket, they are relied on for a lot more than the average corner shop, but have risen to the challenge of meeting the needs of their customers.

Best Laide plans

1 August 2017

A village shop, Post Office and petrol forecourt, Laide Post Office can boast a lot. Andy and Debbie Townsend moved to the area, in...

SG interview: Boyd Tunnock, Tunnock’s

1 September 2018

Expanding teacakes – it’s all go at Tunnock’s

Awards profile – Collectables Retailer of the Year 2015

1 March 2016

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...

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

2 May 2018

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

Asif Ashraf, Smartways and MHouse Solutions

24 July 2015

Asif Ashraf founded the symbol store chain Smartways in 2013. It has since grown to include 11 stores. He also owns and runs EPoS...

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?