Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year
Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Irn-Bru Snowman ad is back on TV
Irn-Bru's iconic Snowman ad is back on the TV once again this year, helping to kick off the Christmas season for many consumers across Scotland.
Celsius unveils sponsorship of Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson
Energy drinks brand Celsius has been named as the Official Energy Drinks sponsor of the upcoming Netflix Live Event Heavyweight Match Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson.
Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis
Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.
£5k grants to cut energy use
SCOTLAND’S c-stores are being given access to a £100,000 funding pot to help improve energy efficiency.
The Convenience Store Resource Efficiency Grant – a Scottish...
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Small and mighty
SOME retailers might not consider 400 sq ft a lot of room – to Idnan Hanif, of U-Save in Stoneyburn in West Lothian, it...
Time to get back to work
SCOTLAND’S people have voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom and now, the country’s independent retailers have been left to consider what...
Middle ground feels the heat
Waitrose and discounters take share from giants as symbols and independents edge down in tough fight
THE big four supermarkets’ battle for the middle ground...
Drive Christmas sales with new litre bottle of Tequila Rose
Strawberry cream flavoured drink Tequila Rose has launched a new litre bottle format, rolling out in time for the upcoming Christmas party season.
Co-op Wholesale launches Heart of the Community Awards
Co-op Wholesale has kicked off its 11th round of its Heart of the Community Awards, offering some crucial support to local causes across the UK.
Insurance advice for convenience retailers
Getting the right insurance policy is a key business decision for c-store operators – and relying on a standard package could be folly, say the experts at Forum Insurance.
7UP Pink Lemonade flavour hits the shelves for summer
Drinks giant Carlsberg Britvic has expanded on its range of 7UP drinks with the new Pink Lemonade flavour in time for the summer months.
Promo ban slammed
Retailers voiced their concerns over proposed promotions restrictions at the latest meeting of the Scottish Parliament Cross Party Group for convenience stores
No hollow message from Gnaw this Easter
Quality chocolate deserves a quality snap, says choc firm
PREMIUM chocolate firm Gnaw has taken a stand this Easter with its range of "reassuringly chunky"...
The Protein Ball Co launches new It’s The Dog’s treats for both owners and...
The Protein Ball Co has made its first foray into the pet treat market with the launch of It's The Dogs, a treat made for dogs that owners can also share with them.
