Growth in store for convenience, says Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic has laid out the opportunities for convenience retailers to make the most out of in its annual Soft Drinks Review.
ACS warns vape ban will fuel illicit market
The ACS has claimed that the disposable vape ban will fuel the illicit trade by £645million should the UK Government continue with its current proposals.
Retail leaders demand action on crime
Retail leaders from across the channel have written a joint letter to the Scottish Government demanding urgent action against the rampant rise in retail crime.
St Pierre loafs it onto the small screen in campaign
Premium bakery brand St Pierre is set to make its television debut as the brand unveils the new key visuals for its above-the-line marketing campaign.
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour...
Natalie and Martin Lightfoot from Londis Solo Convenience in Baillieston scoop the top honour at The Scottish Grocer Awards.
Agent predicts c-store growth
Retail property prices rose by 11.3% after three years of decline.
C-stores still dominated by small businesses but multiples moving in.
CHANGING shopping habits are...
JG Ross founder marks 90th birthday
Founder of Aberdeenshire bakery JG Ross, George Ross, is set to celebrate his 90th birthday with a special promotion across the firm's stores.
MUP will hit over half of drinks
MORE than half of off-trade alcohol sold in Scotland is being sold for less than 50p a unit, the figure set for minimum unit...
Booker given Makro OK
GIANT wholesaler Booker has been given the green light to take over the Makro operation in the UK.
The news was confirmed last month by...
New Cadbury Biscoff chocolate bars launch
Chocolate brand Cadbury Dairy Milk has partnered up with the indulgent Biscoff biscuits brand to launch the new Cadbury Dairy Milk Biscoff chocolate bar.
Relationship retailing
Awards profile
Post Office Retailer of the Year 2015 – sponsored by Post Office
Clydebank Post Office, Clyde Shopping Centre, Clydebank
Interview with Sham Marwaha, owner
Winner detail:
Size:...
A game of two halves
Scotmid year-ends show profit up
SCOTTISH independent co-operative Scotmid saw turnover fall but trading profit increase in the year to the end of January. It...
Doctors back vaping option
E-CIGARETTES could potentially save millions of lives, according to a new report from the Royal College of Physicians.
The leading medical body says that...
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.
Don’t let good food go to waste
Scottish Grocer has partnered with FareShare Scotland for the third year running with the return of its annual food bank collection campaign.
McVitie’s Club Layers into the confectionery sector
Global snacking firm pladis has taken the famous McVitie's Club biscuits brand into confectionery for the first time with McVitie's Club Layers Orange.
