Steve Rodell, managing director – retail & leisue at Christie & Co, sits at a desk.

Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co

Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
David Lonsdale

Rising hope on footfall

The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.

Sodastream looks to inspire the day

Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.

The ‘vital role’ of c-stores

Reverse vending machine firm Envipco talks about the benefits of an automated returns system instead of a manual one for Scotland's deposit return scheme.
Tomintoul Distillery has helped the Cairngorm Mountain Rescue Team buy new equipment.

Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
The image on the left showcases Finsbury Food Group cakes and bakes, the image on the right shows Lola's Cupcakes Red Velvet cupcakes. A diagonal white line separates the images in the middle.

Finsbury Food Group acquires majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes

Bakery goods firm Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in premium cupcakes brand Lola's Cupcakes, opening up the e-commerce market to Finsbury.

Doubling up with symbols

Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.

McMullen takes Baxters job

John McMullen brings 25 years of experience to the Edinburgh based firm
Empty plastic bottles ready for recycling

Another DRS milestone

DEPOSIT return scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has appointed Biffa, the waste management firm, as the official logistics provider for DRS.
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.
Aerial image of a bp Asda on the More forecourt station with car wash and tyre services.

Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv

Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
Data analysts indicate a slow start to the year, with shoppers still cautious on spend. Picture: Shutterstock.com/1000 Words

Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years

Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
Trolley

Food sales dominate spending

MARCH sales in Scotland were underwhelming with a decrease of 0.2%  on a like for like basis compared to the same period last year
Shopkeeper infront of Freezers

Irvine Lidl plans blocked

CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
Graham Watson won the top Industry Achievement accolade at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023.

Awards Profile – Industry Achievement

Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.

CMA at a loss over profit slur

Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.