Serving the big night bar – essential drinks

Big nights in have provided opportunities for c-stores in many product categories. It means the beers, wines and spirits section is going through...
HMRC has been targeting retailers in Scotland thought to be selling non duty-paid alcohol.

Wholesale chief warns on rogue drinks

PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Asim Sarwar has told Scottish Grocer that amounts of illegal alcohol available in Scotland seem to have reached...
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Test your might with Irn-Bru

Scotland's strongest man, Luke Stoltman, paid a visit to Tesco in Cumbernauld last month as part of AG Barr’s ongoing sampling campaign for Irn-Bru Xtra

Research backs wider SGF role

MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...

Time to cross the digital divide?

IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...

Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience

The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
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Have your say on crime

The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey

Glenmorangie offers eastern flavours

Capturing the sensory wonders of Tokyo in a bottle ROSSSHIRE-based distillery Glenmorangie has delivered a unique taste of Japan with the launch of its latest...
Pepsico recently introduced Trop50, developed from its Tropicana brand. Vimto Soft Drinks says its Weight Watchers 500ml bottle is ideal for consumers looking for a healthy drink to go.

Drinking in the benefits – Low sugar and diet drinks

IN tough economic times, consumers may become less concerned about healthy products, but lines whose sales remain resilient, those which consumers still choose to...
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C-store heroes take prizes

Retailers have been singled out for prizes for service to their communities as part of the High Street Heroes Awards
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US purchase for Baxters

Baxters Food Group has completed its purchase of contract manufacturer Truitt Bros Inc.
Bags that have a massive amount of counterfeit tobacco products in them from a store raid.

Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders

The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.

Costcutter trials app

Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new loyalty app for consumers on a three-month trial basis.
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End of an era in Glasgow

PLADIS Global has confirmed that it will be closing the McVitie’s Tollcross factory in Glasgow’s East End in 2022.

Budget springs sugar tax

CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
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A grim Golden Quarter

Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).