PayPoint makes EPOS pitch
THE C-STORE industry could be set for major in-store technology competition after payment services giant PayPoint launched its new PayPoint One platform, offering EPOS,...
MacAskill swept away by Sturgeon’s new broom
POLITICIAN Kenny MacAskill, long-term cabinet secretary for justice, and the man in charge of a series of proposed licensing law changes and alcohol-related policy...
David Sands back in retail
CONVENIENCE retail entrepreneur David Sands is returning to the industry with a new store – trading under the Nisa Local fascia – in Glenrothes.
Sands,...
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
Forecourt formula
Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
‘Golden quarter’ starts off rusty
Traditionally the strongest quarter of the year, the last four months of 2018 got off to a slow start according to the latest retail sales figures
Achievers Awards 2026 winners revealed
The winners of the Scottish Wholesale Association's annual Achievers Awards have been revealed, celebrating the industry's hard graft over the last year.
Edrington and Beam Suntory to split ways
Leading spirits firms Edrington UK and Beam Suntory are set to end their UK distribution partnership next year as they look to focus on their own portfolios.
Tech solutions will be key this winter says Jisp
Retail app provider Jisp has been touting the benefits of offering home delivery, click & collect and scan & go services as consumers brace for a winter of Covid-19 restrictions
Vanilla’s back
TEN years after its last appearance on British shelves, CCE has brought back Vanilla Coke.
This time around it comes in a 330ml can, 500ml...
SG workSHOP: Project 3, Tobacco
BUSY forecourt business Lomond Service Station, close to Loch Lomond in Jamestown, Alexandria, presented an interesting case in our workSHOP series.
Tim Oates, tobacco...
On the hunt for retailers
Motor Fuel Group is on a recruitment drive in Scotland, having successfully completed the purchase of MRH to form the largest independent multiple forecourt operator in the UK .
UWS offers comprehensive help every day
Day-Today boasts award-winning retailers who benefit from the UWS team's support offering the opportunity to drive up sales in the store.
Brewers predict pandemic boost to beer sales is set to continue throughout 2021
Current beer category trends suggest Scotland’s convenience retailers can also expect a strong 2021, as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to affect consumer behaviour – including their approach to beer
Round 1 goes to Holyrood
Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing
SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
