Events count in stores
Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.
Mixed reviews for minimum pricing
One month in retailers assess the controversial policy
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.
Stakeholders get further say on DRS
THE Scottish Government has assembled a team of key stakeholders to provide advice on DRS implementation.
Launched at Highland Spring’s Blackford facility, the Deposit Return...
Nestlé Cheerios strengthens support of Paralympic Games
Nestlé Cereals is set to bring the cheer with its new campaign in support of the British Paralympic Assocation ahead of the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Food inflation continues to trickle down
Food inflation continues to trickle down as industry bodies warn government not to be complacent on this with future costs on the horizon for many.
Beast of a promotion on Golden Wonder packs
The Tayto Group's new promotion across Golden Wonder Transform-A-Snack offers consumers the chance to Transform their holiday destination this year.
Convenience in brief | The latest news in the sector
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
CJ Lang is a smooth operator
Building a good convenience proposition begins with getting the basics right – and that's what CJ Lang & Son Ltd seems to be doing in abundance.
Distributor gears up for the Games
NEWSPAPER distributor Menzies is getting ready for the upheaval of the Commonwealth Games with an action plan designed to make sure that 600 retailers...
Is #candysalad the next TikTok trend?
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks reckons the new TikTok social media trend #candysalads is a prime one for c-store retailers to make the most out of.
Nisa posts record recruitment
STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Bank on British malts
Halewood Artisanal Spirits aims to bring together the best of British malts in its blended whisky range Bankhall with malts from Scotland, England and Wales.
Five year PLH bans to go
MSPs give licensing go-ahead to bring back ‘fit and proper’ and act on supply to youngsters
The rule that personal licence holders are banned for...
Shock and grief follow murder of Glasgow shopkeeper
SCOTLAND’S convenience retailing community has reacted with shock and dismay to the murder of Glasgow newsagent Asad Shah.
The 40-year-old was killed - in what...
New deli delivers on its potential for store
Premier Broadway retailer Sophie Williams has been explaining to Scottish Grocer how a transformation of the deli counter and till area has boosted sales and footfall.
