Gifting to suit every demand
Opportunities for chocolate gifting are in high demand during the first quarter of the year.
Nisa helps to deliver expansion
Experienced retailer Ashok Pothugunta says the strong availability and level of support from Nisa has driven his growth plans – and he's just opened his ninth store in Edinburgh.
Retailers react to another lockdown
Scottish retailers share their experiences as customers get to grips with the return of strict Covid-19 rules
No rates for one year
SCOTTISH retailers will not need to pay business rates for one year. The policy forms part of a package of measures aimed at reducing...
PM’s warm reception
Industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of Rishi Sunak as the new prime minister, in the hopes it will lead to some market stabilisation.
Oxfam targets food giants
INTERNATIONAL development charity Oxfam has examined the ethical performance of some of the world’s leading food brand-owning companies and found them lacking.
As part of...
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Market News | YuBi, Pot Noodle, Acti-Snack, Sheba
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Bisto has a banger in its new Sausage Gravy
Premier Foods has launched its new Bisto For Sausages Gravy Granules in a bid to capitalise on the rising demand for 'bangers and mash' dinnertime occasions.
My Market: Andrew Milne, Vimto Soft Drinks
Britain’s sales and marketing professionals explain how they see the convenience scene
Andrew Milne, commercial director with Vimto Soft Drinks
It seems as if Vimto Soft...
Drinks register ticks the boxes
Scottish Wholesale welcomes new regulation
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Eddie Lynagh has told the organisation’s members that the new Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme...
March sales fall back
Food fails to build on February promise and drops 2%
SCOTLAND’S food stores saw sales drop by 2% in March compared to the same period...
Last chance for vital refresher training
Personal licence holders who gained their licence when laws changed in 2009 must do top-up training by end of this month
Slow uptake leads to...
Hovis offers bread and breakfast tips
Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt provides convenience retailers with tips on how they can drive up sales for breakfast through bakery products.
A start to changes for inflation?
Overall inflation is showing signs of dropping, providing some hopeful signs for the future. However, food prices remain stubbornly high.
Rise in retail crime is costing billions
The latest crime report from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) paints a worrying picture, with retailers and store staff frequently facing threats, abuse and assault
