Retail concern as UK takes the exit

Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU. Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Faisal Sattar, chief exec at MHouse, and Tom Walker, Volumatic's Scotland Account manager. shake hands in front of the MHouse logo.

MHouse ties up with Volumatic to streamline the process

EPOS software solution firm MHouse has tied up with cash handling services firm Volumatic to help streamline cash processing across Scottish stores.
Range of themed products for Beetlejuice Beetlejuice the movie including limited edition Fanta can designs, flavour as well as limited edition Maynards Bassets sweets.

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice be a choice

With the new movie Beetlejuice Beetlejuice showing in cinemas from this weekend, c-store retailers would do well to stock up on some suitably themed products – such as those from Fanta and Maynards Bassetts.

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.
Coca-Cola and Fanta are leaders in the soft drinks category, claim CCEP bosses.

Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP

The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
The Premier @ DUSA team accept the award for Sustainability Champion at the Scottish Grocer Awards with John Leslie of Britvic and Scots comedian Elaine C Smith.

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with the team at Premier @ DUSA to talk about their Sustainability Champion award win at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.
Pack shots of Unconform functional sachets against a multicoloured background.

Unconform expands functional drinks range with new Smart Stick sachets

Functional health drinks brand Unconform has expanded on its range with the introduction of new Smart Sticks sachets.

Red Bull puts focus on low/no-sugar drinks

Energy drinks giant Red Bull says c-store retailers can feel the benefit with soaring sales if they stock healthier choices.
Andrew Helm, key account manager for British American Tobacco, left, and sports TV personality Georgie Thompson, right, present the Scottish Grocer 2014 Employee of the Year Award to Marc McCabe.

Award profile – Employee of the Year 2014

Winner : Marc McCabe Manager, Nisa Extra, Perth Road, Dundee. Employee of the Year Award winner 2014 – in association with British American Tobacco UK. Winner details Age:...
Pack shots of Alpen Original and Alpen No Added Sugar in different pack formats are displayed against a dark green background.

Alpen unveils new look and recipe for muesli range

Muesli brand Alpen has received a new look and update to its recipe as parent firm The Weetabix Food Company looks build the cereal brand in the category.

Jackpot increases as Retail Winners lottery is relaunched

The Retail Trust has announced the relaunch of Retail Winners, the weekly lottery that supports workers in the retail industry, with the first draw on...

SGF looks to the future

The SGF Annual Conference makes its return on 12 & 13 October with plenty of industry insights and insights into the future of retailing.
Team members from Scotmid dressed up in prisoner outfits as part of a charity fundraising efforts in front of a police van with an officer next to them.

Scotmid ‘Jail birds’ raise £15k for charity

A team of Scotmid 'jail birds' have managed to raise an astonishing £15,000 for cancer care charity Maggie's with the 'Jail or Bail' initiative.
The Equi's rollout to Scotmid stores includes its new Strawberry Cheesecake flavour.

Market news | Equi’s, Kepak, Hobgoblin, Inch’s

Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales, featuring Equi's, Kepak, Hobgoblin and Inch's.

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...
Almost 90% of shoppers consulted by HIM said they wouldn’t be doing a single big Christmas shop this year. Chocolate was the category that most (33%) said they were likely to buy for Christmas in c-stores.

C-stores set for strong season?

HIM sees major 2014 festive opportunities for local shops and CTP figures show how Scotland is different COULD 2014 end with a particularly strong Christmas...