Aldi expanding its Scottish range
Discounter commits to 14% increase in Scottish products over two years
DISCOUNTER Aldi has revealed plans to boost its investment in Scotland by increasing its range...
Spar refits
Two company-owned Spar Scotland stores have been relaunched following major refurbishments.
Justice for Scottish postmasters delayed
New legislation set to be introduced today will exonerate postmasters south of the border as Scotland confirms its own law could be on the way.
Wholesaler awards return
The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) has announced its industry programme The Achievers Awards will return for a face-to-face event next year
Beano takes top spot
THE Beano was number one selling annual at Christmas 2014, said its publisher DC Thomson.
With sales worth more than £1m at retail price it...
Londis push plans weekly six of the best
SYMBOL group Londis has launched Super Six, a new campaign giving its retailers access to six products at what it says are industry-leading prices...
Glass could crash DRS
STORES in Scotland could struggle to cope with the number of glass bottles being returned through DRS
Pandemic push a success for Scotmid
Society posts strong half year financial results despite major challenges of Covid-19 crisis
Too little, too late from Gov
THE UK government has come under fire from food and drink industry association Scotland Food & Drink, for its mishandling of the ongoing HGV driver shortage crisis.
Scotmid Co-op ‘investing for the long-term’
Scotmid Co-op chief executive Karen Scott has revealed details of future investments in the society's convenience store estate after the latest annual results were announced.
Snappy Shopper secures its place in Sunday Times Fast 50
Home delivery service Snappy Shopper has surpassed 20million orders on its app as it is listed in the Sunday Times Scotland Fast 50.
Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps
Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears
NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Mumtaz Ali at his Best-one Mace South Bridge store in Edinburgh after it was named Tobacco Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024 ahead of his impending retirement.
CAP launches course to tackle underage sales
A NEW course has been launched to help retailers prevent underage sales and proxy purchasing.
The Community Alcohol Partnership’s free online training course covers the...
Booker posts sales growth
WHOLESALER and Premier symbol group owner Booker Group reported a positive Christmas period with total sales in the 16 weeks to 2 January 2015,...
Budget: Rates holiday to end in 2022
THE 100% non-domestic rates relief for Scotland’s retail, hospitality and leisure businesses will end next year, finance secretary Kate Forbes has announced.
In her Budget...
