New regs are coming
A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Menthol ban arrives
THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
Nisa unveils new format
Nisa unveiled its new Express store format at the symbol’s Nisa Expo digital trade show
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20
Read insight & advice for convenience retailers right here
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...
Yousaf says no to DRS compensation
First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.
SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits
With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story
Industry warns against Budget rises
Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.
‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh
FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till.
As part of a trial...
The Larder wins £10k
A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
Hydration nation – Coca-Cola Enterprises
IT’S thirsty work getting through the summer. Kantar Worldpanel figures show that, throughout the season, shoppers make 8.4m trips across the soft drinks category....
Warbies most wanted again
WARBURTONS has repeated its 2013 performance and has been named the UK’s most-chosen brand.
Research group Kantar’s annual survey of international markets’ favourite fast-moving...
Making real connections
When it comes to the Scottish Grocer Community Champion Award, the bar is set quite high. Previous winners include such well-regarded names as Premier...
SG workSHOP: Project 1, Milk
McLeish, Market Place Inverurie
SG workSHOP projects are designed to run over several months and category management projects begin with a meeting with the ...
Lidl takes another big step
Discounter Lidl has confirmed its new distribution centre at Eurocentral will be fully operational by November 2019
Linking up cash with consumers
New app shows where cash can be accessed .
