Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
RUMOURS are flying around the west end of Glasgow that high-end American retailer Whole Foods Market is moving...
Obesity strategy: retailers react
Scottish Grocer asked a trio of retailers about the proposed obesity consultation paper
Someone to rely on
SCOTTISH Grocer’s Employee of the Year 2016, Katherine MacDonald, didn’t expect to ever win such an award.
Even on the night of the presentation, when...
Nisa sets out symbol stall
NISA has been setting out its stall, as it seeks to recruit talented Scottish retailers.
Convenience retailers can win £1,000 prize with Shaken Udder
Premium milkshake brand Shaken Udder is launching a campaign giving convenience retailers the chance to win a £1,000 prize as part of its 20th birthday celebrations.
Time to level up
With an explosion of new brands, variants and sizes in recent years, the energy drinks market offers a huge amount of choice to consumers...
Spar Market Ladybank opens its doors following major investment
Symbol group Spar Scotland has unveiled its latest company-owned store as the new Spar Market Ladybank location has opened its doors.
First of May will be minimum pricing day
Scottish Government health secretary reveals implementation date.Â
THE Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce minimum unit pricing for alcohol on 1 May 2018....
Levy should have lasted longer
First minister tells conference economic measures level the field
THE only way to make competition fairer between c-stores and supermarkets is through economic policy, according...
The tracks of your life
Name: Asim Sarwar
Job Title:
Managing Director,
United Wholesale (Scotland) Ltd
How long have you been a retailer?
I have been involved in wholesale for my...
Store numbers up for Spar
SPAR UK saw store numbers increase last year, with total outlets increasing by 185 in the six months between May and October 2015 to...
Convenience in brief | HLP, Booker, the Fed
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Healthy Living Programme, Booker and the Fed.
Will you have to tell shoppers to cut down?
Drinks retailers and others may be expected to contribute to decreasing alcohol consumption in Scotland if a Scottish Parliament committee’s recommendation is taken up.
The Local...
Even more rumours
A potential deal between Bestway and Costcutter would see the wholesaler enter into a supply deal with the symbol group
Ramsay bows out at Certas
Ramsay MacDonald has left Certas Energy, to be replaced by Richard Billington
Aldi’s back on top with chilled
ALDI has reclaimed the throne of fastest-growing retailer in the UK
