Symbols work to win business
Scotland's quality wholesale and symbol group sectors have worked really hard during 2023 to ensure that their propositions are the best that they can be.
And that is good news for retailers who may be considering switching fascia in the early part of this year.
Imperial sticks to value
Smokers are seeking value from the gantry and Imperial Tobacco reckons retailers should make the most of this with an effective RYO range of options.
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.
A rates hike that’s too hot to handle
Rateable value hike is a real blow for Polmont retailer who saw his bill soar after installing an air conditioning unit in his store
POLMONT...
The giant c-stores
BRITISH shopping habits are changing and shoppers are increasingly shopping ‘little and often’ for c-store-sized basket loads. But that doesn’t mean they’re always...
Gnaw on chocolate this Christmas
Premium chocolate brand Gnaw has unveiled a range of new flavours in its chocolate bar range, aiming to make the most of those cold winter nights in.
Tobacco giant warns of JPS voucher scam
Tobacco manufacturer Imperial Tobacco is warning retailers of a JPS voucher scam, currently running in parts of the UK.
Blue circular vouchers, which have no...
Retail crime bill secures committee backing
A CAMPAIGN to provide shopworkers with more protection under the law has taken a major step forward.
MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Economy, Energy and...
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.
KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion
The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.
Retailers square up to plain packs
As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change
TIME is officially...
Glasgow 1770 launches ‘harmonious’ experimental whisky
The Glasgow Distillery has added to its Glasgow 1770 Small Batch Series with an ambitious first for the distillery with a blend of two wine cask finishes.
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.
Fuel value losses increase across forecourts
Forecourt Eye has reported an increase in the value of fuel lost from no means of payment incidents, highlighting a rise in financial insecurity from motorists.
BrewDog launches retailer competition
Craft beer firm BrewDog is offering free stock to retailers through a nationwide competition, Space For Beer – and store bosses can find out the details here.
Market news | Alpen, Pepsi Max, Pizza Express, Giffard Liqueurs
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
