Awards profile – Merchandising award 2014
Winner: Spar Thornliebank
Merchandising Award winner 2014 – in association with P&G.
Interview with Allan Coupar, assistant manager
Store details
Symbol: Spar
Size: 2,500 sq ft
Opening hours: 7am – 10pm...
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Allwyn unveils its new Lottery point of sale kit
National Lottery operator Allwyn Entertainment has begun the rollout of its new permanent point of sale kit for National Lottery retailer stores.
Experimenting with tradition at the Glasgow Distillery
The Glasgow Distillery reckons it can offer a spirited solution to match for traditional whisky drinkers as well as those looking for something different in their dram.
ScotGov plans promotions ban
THE Scottish Government has revealed it intends to restrict the promotion of products high in fat, sugar or salt as part of an action...
Retail crime ‘is destroying lives’
Well-known Scottish convenience retailers Dan Brown, Umar Majid and Anand Cheema have spoken out abou the cost and trauma of in-store crime.
Walkers crisps unveils 85p PMP packs
Crisps brand Walkers has rolled out its new 85p PMP format for the convenience channel to help bolster further sales in the snacks category.
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...
Lucozade Alert unveils new collab with Anthony Joshua to knock out sales
Suntory energy drinks brand Lucozade Alert has teamed up with world-class boxer Anthony Joshua with a new Mango Peachade Anthony Joshua edition.
Quorn calls in Tom Cruise lookalike to roll out campaign
Meat-free foods brand Quorn is set to kick off a new TV campaign this summer but has recruited in some extra help from a Tom Cruise lookalike.
Maggi rolls out Air Fryer Crispy Coating range
Culinary brand Maggi has unveiled its new range of Air Fryer Crispy Coating packs to help deliver quick and easy meal time solutions to consumers.
Dates danger on PLH rules
Early-granted personal licence holders have less than a year to complete refresher training
PERSONAL licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the...
Swizzels celebrates 70 years of Refreshers with new Tropical flavour
British confectionery firm Swizzels has marked the 70th anniversary of its Refrehsers brand with the creation of the new Tropical Flavour Chew bar.
Retail Game Changers: Forecourt Eye
Scottish Grocer shines a spotlight on the Retail Game Changers and highlights those women making a real difference to the convenience channel.
Calls for support following poor festive footfall
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has called for the Scottish Government to do more to support the high street, following the publication of dire footfall...
Estrella Galicia launches UK campaign and new format to build on growth
Premium Spanish beer brand Estrella Galicia is set to make a bold statement in the UK with its new campaign and 440ml canned format.
