JTI removes gantry from Aberdeen tobacco ban store
Tobacco firm JTI has removed a tobacco gantry from an Aberdeen store hit by a tobacco retailing ban.
Shriraj Gindha, trading as Tony's Newsagent, Victoria...
Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards
Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.
The Co-op buys Nisa
Nisa retailers accept offer for buying group
NISA retailers have accepted The Co-op’s £143m offer to purchase the buying group.
After a summer of speculation over...
Promotions on the rocks
Restrictions abound in ScotGov’s latest paper on tackling obesity
Excelling in rural retail
Running a store in a small village isn’t easy, but Spar Tarves shines
Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 winners announced
Retailers and staff were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – and what a night they had. The best and brightest of Scottish convenience retail gathered at Hilton Glasgow for the gala event, hosted by Scottish comedy star Craig Hill.
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.
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...
New favourite fish on net
THE Marine Conservation Society has updated its online Good Fish Guide with some exciting new additions to its green-rated best choice list.
Sipping on a gin by the bay
Dunnet Bay Distillery goes from strength to strength .
Our 2013 champions
IT was the trade night of the year as the very best in Scottish food and drink retailing came together to hear TV star...
Asda grows convenience ambitions
Asda Group has announced the acquisition of EG Group's UK and Ireland operations as the supermarket grows its strategy into convenience.
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...
Cater to key trends in nicotine, says Imperial Brands
Key consumer trends will make all the difference in sales and Imperial Brands is out to ensure that all store owners know what this means for the nicotine section.
McCain boosts air fryer range with foodie influencer
Social media influencer and Michelin star chef Poppy O'Toole has helped launch the new McCain Air Fryer range with new Air Fryer recipes for consumers.
Size matters in drinks aisle
Packs, tax and lower sugar
PACK size is a vital consideration in the purchase decisions of Scottish energy and functional drinks consumers according to two...
