Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
Discounters break records
Symbols grow but fall behind the pace as Aldi and Lidl storm ahead again
SYMBOL stores and independents continued to show growth in the latest...
Call for action on rates relief
Industry bodies across the Scottish retail sector are urging deputy first minister John Swinney and ScotGov to match the chancellor’s rates help for retailers in England and Wales.
Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech
Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
Nisa board recommends Co-op offer
The Co-op has offered to buy 100% of Nisa shares for up to £137.5m
THE Co-op Group has made an offer to purchase Nisa, which...
JET kicks off national prize draw
Forecourt operator JET has kicked off its biggest prize giveaway ever with its new Pump Up To 70 campaign, giving consumers the chance to win a car worth £26k.
Packing right to help save cash
Consumers will be looking at how they can save some cash across every category for the foreseeable future.
IVG launches its first rechargeable vape devices
British vape device brand IVG has launched its first range of rechargeable vape devices with its new IVG Air range offering a chargeable pod system.
New Deal for Business plan is welcomed
The implementation plan for how the New Deal for Business Group recommendations will be taken forward have been broadly welcomed by the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Children under 8 should avoid slushies, say medics
The British Medical Association has called for a new age restriction on slushie drinks after new research from the organisation found the drinks could present a danger to young children.
Marie Brizard serves up spring inspiration with Spritz cocktails
French liqueur and syrups brand Marie Brizard has served up some cocktail inspiration for the spring with a trio of Spritz serves.
Young’s kicks off Scampi relaunch
Frozen seafood brand Young's has unveiled a complete revamp of its Scampi range, complete with new packaging along with major recipe changes.
Shop prices ‘fall for first time in nearly three years’
Shop prices are in deflation for the first time in almost three years – bringing hopes of a rise in footfall for retailers, says the Scottish Retail Consortium.
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Shopping in the age of impulse
INCREASING numbers of shoppers are kicking the habit of the big weekly shop and pre-prepared shopping lists could also be in decline according to...
Spar Scotland dances into the summer
Local youth groups benefited from a £500 donation from Spar Scotland as the symbol celebrate the summer holidays at its Garthamlock store.



































