Fuel supplier offers support for retailers
Certas Energy has launched a new online resource for forecourt retailers, offering free access to personal wellbeing tools, learning courses and a number of discounts
Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
Investment by c-stores rises
• Autumn sees bounce back after “budget shock”
• Indies and symbols ahead of multiples
INVESTMENT by c-store owners bounced back in autumn 2015 after a...
Nisa charity launches ‘Pink Friday’
Nisa has launched Pink Friday to turn the spotlight from Black Friday retail bargains to the support its Making a Difference Locally charity provides to communities through retailers.
Bakers who mix it up – Home baking latest
Kits and accessories aim to bring the cup cake revolution to every home and store
THE image of the domestic goddess in her frilly pinny...
Nisa and Costcutter retailers get profits boost
Both Nisa and Costcutter retailers stand to benefit from profit-boosting decisions taken by their respective wholesalers.
“Where’s our Living Wage?”
Frustrated retailer Imran Saeed hopes he can secure some positive changes for convenience retailers as part of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood –...
Crackers and cookies recalled following ‘contamination’
BAKETIME Ltd is recalling various biscuit and snack products, including some sold through Booker and Bestway, which they say have been manufactured in ‘unhygienic...
Acts making the headlines at Checkout Scotland
GroceryAid has revealed its headline acts for its Scottish music festival, Checkout Scotland helping to build excitement for the event on 31st August.
Cutting red tape for RVMs
The Scottish Government has amended planning legislation to make it easier for retailers to install reverse vending machines (RVM).
No joy for food sales
AFTER a January when food had provided the best results in continuing tough times for retail sales the situation was reversed in February.
While non-food...
Scotland’s top brands: 1. Irn-Bru
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.1 – Irn-Bru.
Protect store workers
SGF looks to rekindle attempts to get emergency service link.
THE Scottish Grocers Federation has called for shop workers to be given the same legal...
Looking for retail’s vote
WHICHEVER party – or parties – end up forming the next Westminster Government, the Association of Convenience Stores has produced a guide detailing how...
Leading the way over 10 years
Scottish Grocer looks back at the journey Asim and his business has taken, and examines where they – and Scotland’s wholesale industry – are heading next
Drinks makers get DRS alert
Drinks producers are being urged to get properly prepared for the Deposit Return Scheme (DRS) now.
