Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...
Scotmid fundraising gives RNLI a new lifeboat
Scotmid has announced that its 12-month partnership with the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has raised £274,000, enabling the charity to fund a new Atlantic 85 lifeboat.
Bestway buys Bargain Booze
BESTWAY is poised to snap up Bargain Booze in a deal brokered by administrators of the financially hamstrung wholesaler Conviviality.
Imperial Brands offers tobacco accessories advice
Imperial Brands reckons there are 4.5million roll-your-own smokers in the UK and the firm has been offering advice on how convenience retailers can make the most of the substantial sales opportunity.
Teams line up for challenge
Bestway has brought together the field sales teams for its Best-one and Costcutter symbol stores.
Circularity Scotland staff launch compensation bid
Taxpayers could be footing the bill on a compensation bid from Circularity Scotland staff after the defunct firm failed to inform them of their dismissal.
Academics call for warnings
But retail and industry groups slam professors’ call for blanket drinks curbs
HEALTH warnings on beer cans and wine bottles could be on the cards...
Mackie’s fires up frozen sales
Mackie's of Scotland aims to ramp up sales across the freezer as more Scottish consumers seek some sweet treats to cool off with in the sun.
Market News | Mrs Tilly’s, Burts, Cathedral City, Biona
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Investment by c-stores rises
• Autumn sees bounce back after “budget shock”
• Indies and symbols ahead of multiples
INVESTMENT by c-store owners bounced back in autumn 2015 after a...
Pub to shop beats mass objections
Wallace birthplace to see new c-store
A PLANNED new convenience store in the town that’s said to have been the birthplace of Scottish hero William...
Four Loko launches new Pink Melon flavour
Vodka-based RTD brand Four Loko has grown its core range of drinks with the addition of its new Pink Melon flavour, coming in a vibrant pink can.
Retailers urged to review cigar range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.
Spotlight on DRS insights
Deposit Return Scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has hosted a conference as Scotland prepares to introduce the scheme.
Peperami has an Animal return
Peperami's meat-crazed mascot Animal is set to make its return to TV screens across the UK in a new ad following a ten year absence for the anarchic character.
RVM Systems talks DRS expertise
RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
