Nisa relaunches as Co-op Wholesale
The Co-op Group has relaunched Nisa as Co-op Wholesale in a move it says shows its commitment to the independent retail sector while targeting other growth opportunities.
Doors are open at Jack’s
Tesco has thrown its hat into the discounter ring with the launch of new store brand, Jack’s
Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive
LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
Top 50 Scottish take-home food and drinks brands (excluding alcohol) 2024
Count down the top 50 Scottish food and drink brands with Kantar for 2024
Linking up for an ideal combination
Paul Cornwell, refrigeration solutions specialist at Daikin UK considers energy integration
In Scotland there are more than 5,500 convenience stores providing chilled and frozen food...
Spirits surge
Beer knocked from number two spot
TAX receipts from spirits sales have nosed ahead of revenue raised from beer duty for the first time ever,...
Symbols ahead on sales growth
BRITAIN’S symbol stores and independent shops have once again come out ahead of the supermarket giants in terms of growth in the latest grocery...
Greens of Fraserburgh donates £1,000 to local community
Aberdeenshire community store Greens of Fraserburgh has donated £1,000 towards a local accessible beach project as part of its Heart of the Community funding.
Gove keen on DRS for south of the border
ENVIRONMENT secretary Michael Gove was poised to announce plans to introduce a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers
Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 review
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw members of the retail sector gather to celebrate the best in the world of convenience.
Best symbol is the one
BESTWAY Wholesale’s symbol Best-one has been celebrating success after being voted the UK’s favourite symbol group by shoppers from consumer association Which?
Play staff discipline issues by the book
NO-ONE likes having to discipline a member of staff, but disciplinary and dismissal issues are some of the most frequent enquiries we receive at...
International Women’s Day – BAT
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Food to stay fierce says Scotmid chief
Last issue we reported on an increase in Scotmid’s profit in the first half of its trading year. Speaking to Scottish Grocer, chief executive...
Make most of Golden Wonder times
Tayto Group reckons c-store retailers can drive sales by stocking its PMP offerings that will appeal to consumers seeking value when socialising at home.
Troon Express goes as Tesco shuts 43
Units in Grangemouth, Kirkcaldy and Edinburgh also axed and new stores shelved as giant addresses trading problems
FOUR Scottish stores are among the 43 across...
