A shop of all the talents
TAKE a portion of long wholesaling experience, add more than a dash of award-winning retailing nous and mix it with a significant quantity...
Belhaven has a premium offer for quiet nights
Belhaven pushes retailers to consider the more low-key occasions as a good opportunity to push premium beer sales and encourage consumers to trade up.
Robinsons bowls support for The Hundred
Consumers have the chance to win from hundreds of tickets to attend a match during The Hundred cricket tournament with Robinsons' new promotion.
Food sales see best month
October growth highest of the year to date SRC-KPMG reports
FOOD sales in Scotland were up in October, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium -...
Spar Nairn sees a legacy reopening
Local celebrated the reopening of Spar Nairn on the Gulf Nairn Service Station following a refurbishment which has seen a massive transformation for the store.
With all the trimmings…
Shoppers are ready to buy in for Christmas - what will they be looking for?
CHRISTMAS is a time for lists – gifts, Christmas cards,...
New barcodes enhance shopper experiences
The latest 2D barcodes from GS1 UK connect physical products to the digital world, giving retailers and consumers a wealth of information.
Pork Farms packs in the protein
Pork Farms, best known for its range of pork pies, has entered into the meat snacking category as The Compleat Food Group grows the brand in the market.
Further alcohol marketing consultation welcomed
Convenience retail and alcohol industry leaders have backed the Scottish Government’s decision to consult further with stakeholders over any new alcohol marketing regulations.
Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
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.
Tariffs could be disastrous
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) has warned of Brexit disaster with the UK still without an EU trade deal as Scottish Grocer went to press
Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report
Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
Labour adds to wage pressure
Miliband signals NMW link to average earnings
IF the Labour Party forms the next Westminster government it will set a statutory minimum wage target linked...
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.
