Chilling savings

TECHNOLOGICAL advances can be exciting and fascinating but it can also take a fair bit of work to keep on top of all a...

Fresh not for everyone – analyst

SUCCESSFUL development of a range that suits its customers is one of the most important aspects of convenience retailing says specialist analyst HIM Research...

Branded food to go leads

BRANDED food-to-go is taking big bites out of independent competitors, according to research from the NPD Group. Since 2008, brands in the UK have boosted...
MSPs have signed off on deposit return scheme regulations for Scotland.

Deposit return is go in 25 months

Scottish Parliament gives the green light to deposit return despite coronavirus warnings from industry
A Morrisons store

Amazon delivery in Aberdeen

MORRISONS has expanded its Amazon same-day delivery service to Aberdeen.

OFT to probe Costcutter / P&H deal

THE deal between the Costcutter Supermarkets Group and wholesaler Palmer & Harvey which sees Mace Stores transfer into the Costcutter organisation is to...
Lidl store, Scotland

Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive

LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...

Launch of new kingmaker

REPUBLIC Technologies is aiming to tap into the £1.9m tubing market with the launch of Swan Kingsize Cigarette Tubes. The company has revealed two new...
Co-op app

Co-op trial for appy shoppers

SHOPPERS in a hurry could soon avoid the till all together in an initiative being trialled by the Co-op.
Lidl deposit return scheme

Lidl launches a DRS trial

DISCOUNTER Lidl GB has launched a deposit return scheme (DRS) trial at selected stores, ahead of the launch of DRS in Scotland next summer.
A planned design for Edinburgh Gin's distillery featuring an estimation of what the building looks like.

Edinburgh Gin set to open its doors

Scottish gin brand Edinburgh Gin has announced it will open the doors to its new distillery on Friday 6 December, with four gin experiences for consumers.
KP Snacks has introduced new products to meet demand for variety and Seabrook has added a healthy choice it hopes will resonate with older snackers.

Summing up home choice

Figures reveal potential of snacks

Tips on next year’s tobacco trends

Tobacco giant JTI has outlined what it reckons will be key areas of growth for 2019, with the capsule and value segments tipped for success

Charitable support fit for retailers

THE Retail Trust has launched a fundraising appeal seeking donations to support financial aid for those working in the sector.

Costcutter and P&H form £5bn buying group

Costcutter to take on Mace Stores and P&H to deliver to combined list as new deal signals major change in c-store industry SYMBOL convenience store...
The Healthy Living Programme team visited 19 stores and six schools when they toured the Hebrides last year.

Convenience in brief | HLP, SAIP, Filshill

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership and JW Filshill.
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