Stepping into a data-led future
BLANTYRE-based retailer Mo Razzaq has gone digital at his Family Shopper store in Blantyre
A return to form for the Federation
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) welcomed guests back to the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow on 29 March for the return of its annual Scottish conference.
Mackie’s reports profits boost after wider UK distribution
Scottish ice cream producers Mackie's of Scotland has reported a boost in its annual turnover following wider distribution south of the border.
Easier bag-packing at the checkout
THE company behind Trolley Bags is making a push to reach convenience retailers in Scotland as its company expands.
The product – a system of...
Offers roll in for stricken wholesaler
STRUGGLING wholesaler Palmer & Harvey is reported to have received several takeover bids, as it faces collapse
Certas Energy ties in with SGF
Certs Energy, the largest independent fuel and lubricant distributors in the UK, with more than 500 Gulf branded forecourts and serving 1,200 service stations,...
Concern over cash refusals
Consumer rights group Which? has raised alarm bells over businesses blocking shoppers from paying with cash.
Gifts give a lift to retail
The firm behind the town and city gift card initiative has revealed independent retail and hospitality businesses were the most popular on the platform.
Soft drinks set to shine
A sales lift for the season
There are few guarantees when it comes to the Scottish summer but a welcome lift in soft drinks sales...
Costcutter celebrates
Costcutter Supermarkets Group had cause for celebration when it secured top marks in two industry survey programmes
Strong sales on the black market
Over three-quarters of smokers are regularly avoiding taxes by buying tobacco from the black market, abroad or duty free
Beast slays Petrol sales
FORECOURT retailers saw petrol sales slump by 7.4% in March 2018 compared to February
BrewDog caters to key big night in occasions
Craft beer brand BrewDog reckons the big night in is more important than ever – and believes it has the formats to help retailers drive impulse sales.
Retailing in the Isles
Following the publication of the ACS Rural Shop report, Scottish Grocer spoke to retailers in the Outer Hebrides to ask them what they consider...
Camelot claims Lotto lift-off
But overall sales look static
NATIONAL Lottery organiser Camelot says the increase in prize values and ticket prices on its Lotto product has revitalised the...
New blood at newsagents
SPECIALIST business property adviser Christie & Co has brokered the sale of Millar’s Newsagents in Bonnyrigg
