Beer brand swoops to back achievement
SCOTTISH-brewed Kestrel Premium Lager has been named as sponsor of he Industry Achievement Award at the 2014 Scottish Grocer Awards.
The award is given...
Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq
East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...
Nisa adds stores
WHOLESALER and symbol group firm Nisa added 374 stores to membership in the nine months to the end of last year, including 199 in...
Seal of approval warrants concern
Alison Bryce, intellectual property and technology expert at Dentons UK discusses what implications the Queen’s death can have business.
Working together the way forward
SALES and marketing agencies have a crucial part to play in introducing brands to the convenience sector. According to father- and-son agency, JFK Partnership,...
Premier opens up in Dunbar
Premier Dunbar has seen plenty of success since it opened its doors in November, and adds a truly unique offer to the Premier portfolio in Scotland.
Praise for Scotmid on tax policy
Scotmid has been awarded the Fair Tax Mark for the fifth year in succession.
Catering for a garden party
SCOTS love an excuse to get outside and will grab any chance to enjoy the sunshine when it shows up
Air-serv sees increase in tyre inflation checks across UK
Forecourt services operator Air-serv has reported an increase in usage of its tyre inflation services in the UK as motorists seek ways to improve fuel efficiency.
Spar UK’s Community Cashback scheme returns
Spar UK has launched its Community Cashback scheme for the second year running, giving retailers the chance to support a local organisation or charity.
Convenience in brief | Greens, PRA and PO news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
City shop is a small wonder
VIRTUALLY every piece of research published on the subject in recent times says symbol (or fascia) stores are booming. Wholesalers with fascia operations can...
Top PO jobs for retailers
The Post Office is on course to appoint two postmasters to its board of directors, following an open application process for non-executive director positions.
Car and carry
Motherwell Shopping Centre is offering to carry customers’ shopping to their cars.
It claims to be the first in the country to launch a free...
The path to the future – Electronic cigarettes
THE future of electronic cigarettes became clearer earlier this year when the government announced that the products would be regulated as medicines by the...
Cuppa-crazy Scots still a nation of tea folk
Tea is still Scotland’s favourite hot drink, Black tea down while green and decaff grow
DESPITE the allure of coffee and the health benefits of...
