McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living
HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.
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...
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Wholesaler call for halt to Tesco-Booker deal
SEVEN of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker...
End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors
Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters
ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...
Nisa CEO steps down
Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Over half have bought illegal tobacco
Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed
Nanny retailing?
Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
Hotelier develops c-store ambitions
Roy and Theresa McIntosh are bitten by convenience bug
40 years of United Wholesale Grocers
Founded by Mohammad Ramzan in 1977, United Wholesale Grocers Ltd began from a grocery store in Maryhill. Over the past four decades, the organisation...
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS
Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Clamping down on proxy purchasing
POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.
The Co-op swoops in on Nisa
Nisa board grants The Co-op period of exclusivity ahead of potential offer
The Co-op has moved into pole position in the race to acquire Nisa...
BRC warns of empty shelves in the wake of a hard Brexit
Trade association calls for investment and agreements ahead of EU departure
EUROPEAN supply chains could be at risk without additional agreements between the UK and...
