Convenience in Brief | HLP, SRC, CJ Lang
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the HLP, SRC and CJ Lang.
Competition concerns over Sainsbury’s Asda deal
Competition watchdog launches investigation
Tesco goes electric in city centre
TESCO has launched its first-ever zero-emission lorry to make deliveries from its distribution centres to stores in city centres.
Industry warns COVID crisis could spell DRS disaster
THE Scottish Government has come under fire from retail industry leaders over its decision to launch a deposit return scheme (DRS) for drinks containers...
SG Convenience Conversations: Taking stock in c-stores
Scottish Grocer invited a select group to Glasgow for a discussion on the latest developments in convenience and how to stay on top in a changing environment
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...
Are you a wholesaler?
IF a retailer regularly sells large quantities of alcohol to customers, other companies or organisations he or she may have to apply for registration...
Smart spending on sustainability tech
Danfoss food retail national account manager Graeme Ross discusses how c-store retailers can benefit from investing in the right sustainable tech for their store
Long-awaited rates review has arrived
THE long-awaited results of the Scottish Government review on business rates have been delivered, with some changes that could benefit retailers.
Bringing in crustomers
Popular frozen pizza brand Chicago Town has now entered the convenience market, with the launch of its Pizza to Go concept
New Unitas guides
Energy drinks and hard seltzers are the focus of Unitas Wholesale’s latest Plan for Profit category guides, the wholesaler has revealed.
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...
Retailers buy into PGMA plus points
A couple of Highland retailers have highlighted the benefits of working with Scottish convenience buying group PGMA.
Flaming brave for charity
A team of 40 Spar Scotland colleagues braved the flames by taking part in a firewalk for Marie Curie.
Staying aware of soft drinks trends
Franklin & Sons experts have been highlighting the trends in the soft drinks category – and explaining why the firm's products fit the bill.
Health a big hit
HAVING healthy products on the shelf looks like its going to be one of the secrets to success in 2018
