Plug the gap with cigars
NPD aimed at small pack shopper
CIGARS could plug the gap left behind by smaller packs of cigarettes leaving the shelves, according to Scandinavian Tobacco...
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...
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...
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.
Convenience in brief | Stirling, UWS and CSG news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Go Forth Stirling, UWS and ShopMate, and Company Shop Group.
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.
Time to clear the air
The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
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.
Amazon delivery in Aberdeen
MORRISONS has expanded its Amazon same-day delivery service to Aberdeen.
No change to carriage cost
MENZIES has announced its newspaper carriage charges will remain the same until further notice.
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...
How will we tax?
Continuing our look at issues of special interest to retailers as we approach 18 September’s momentous vote.
SCOTLAND’S people will decide next month whether they...
Dreaming of a gin Christmas
GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...
New limits bring sales hangover
Nielsen research finds beer, wine and spirits feel the pain as blood limits change.
Grocers hit harder than c-stores but spirits miss out on Christmas...
Healthy eating trend gaining traction
THE healthy eating trend is fighting fit according to figures from data and technology firm IRI.
