Sales up – but economy weak
Retail monitor shows third month of Scots growth
SCOTTISH retail sales rose by 0.7% in February compared with the same month last year. Total food...
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...
Bunker joins Spar
NICK Bunker has been appointed as the new non-executive chair of the Spar Food Distributors (SFD) board.
International Women’s Day – Aldomak
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust opens up applications for 2025/26 university undergraduate grants
The Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust has announced that applications for 2025/26 undergraduate bursaries have now opened for families in the convenience sector.
President Dan Brown
Musselburgh retailer Dan Brown has been inaugurated as the new president of the Scottish Grocers Federation
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...
Aldi’s back on top with chilled
ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
Hancocks gears up for first Sweetest Day event of 2025
Confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its first Sweetest Day event of 2025, promising retailers a range of deals across massive brands.
A strong format is key to success
Nisa brings food to go and chilled to the fore .
New tool to tackle crime
Retailers Against Crime has launched a new app allowing members to submit incident reports and contact RAC instantly while on the move .
Diana leads the smiles
SINGER-songwriter Diana Vickers is the face of Wrigley’s activity in National Smile Month, which runs until June 19.
Wrigley’s launched Extra White Bubblemint gum at...
Give us more
Researcher finds shoppers want better ranges in c-stores but retailers say suppliers need to provide more category information
SHOPPERS in Britain’s local stores aren’t as...
Jackpot increases as Retail Winners lottery is relaunched
The Retail Trust has announced the relaunch of Retail Winners, the weekly lottery that supports workers in the retail industry, with the first draw on...
New package for Premier
SYMBOL group Premier is boosting its promotional package, increasing its number of ‘Mega Deals’ and guaranteeing an alcohol and paper promotion every four weeks,...
New legal protection from assault for retail staff
Scottish retailers will have additional legal protection from assault and abuse, following a landmark vote at the Scottish Parliament.
