Meet the Maker: Mackies at Taypack
Melissa Hack, national account manager, talks crisps, provenance and the joys of pickled onion
SG Convenience Conversations: Innovate and thrive
In its first Convenience Conversation of 2018, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of leading retailers and representatives to a discussion on innovation.
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...
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 Convenience Conversations: Keeping up with change
For the latest in our Convenience Conversation series, Scottish Grocer invited a select group of retailers, suppliers, wholesalers and EPOS firms to Dundee
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.
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.
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
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...
Awards profile: Dairy Award
Winner: Day-Today Bourtreehill Supermarket, Irvine
Supported by: Lancashire Farm Dairies
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.
Asif Ashraf, Smartways and MHouse Solutions
Asif Ashraf founded the symbol store chain Smartways in 2013. It has since grown to include 11 stores. He also owns and runs EPoS...
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...
Awards profile – Community Retailer of the Year
Winner: McColl’s Cambuslang
Supported by: Camelot
Awards profile – Bakery Retailer of the Year (Independent Store) 2017
Winner: Giacopazzi’s, Kinross
Sponsored by: Warburtons
Retail and obesity
As the Scottish Government considers a ban on promotions for unhealthy foods, Leigh Sparks makes the intervention case
