Scots baffled by calories

Survey finds consumers confused about nutritional messages and reluctant to play sport regularly SCOTS are in a state of confusion about food and nutrition. According...
Rakesh Sood, left, and Naresh Gajri, right, in their refurbed Cranhill Premier and Post Office. The major project, which included significant structural work and then a complete seven-day refit carried out by SAS Shopfitters, was a top-to-toe transformation of the 2,700 sq ft unit that sees high specification materials and equipment used throughout the shop.

East side story – Prudent partners undertake refurb

Jen Bowden finds out how Naresh Gajri and Rakesh Sood are brightening shopping on a city housing scheme and making big savings on energy CRANHILL,...
Greg Deacon

Deacon joins Jisp

Greg Deacon has taken on a new role at retail technology provider Jisp, following his departure from the NFRN in December.
A collage of Scottish convenience stores including Day-Today Bankton, KeyStore Cults, Spar Renfrew and Premier Cupar.

Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report

Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, and an image of a shop keeper looking at two people engaging in suspicious activity.

Imperial Brands takes action on the growing illicit trade

James Hall, anti-illicit trade manager at Imperial Brands UK & Ireland, shares insights into the growing illicit nicotine trade following on from the disposable vape ban.

Free to use ATMs are still good to go says SGF

Scottish Grocers' Federation is looking to reassure convenience store retailers following worries that the number of free-to-use ATMs were set to be reduced.
David Lonsdale

Retail rates inaction in Budget risks Scotland’s high streets

The SRC has urged the Scottish Government to make a permanent reduction in business rates for retail destinations as part of the Scottish Budget announcement next year.
Pack shot of Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature Cheddar.

Pilgrims Choice Extra Mature cheese wins trio of major awards

Cheddar cheese brand Pilgrims Choice has bagged a trio of awards for its Extra Mature Cheddar at the International Cheese and Dairy Awards.

Appy start to the new year

Online shopping platform Appy Shop enters 2021 with a strong foothold in Scotland’s convenience sector

Sales up but like-for-likes down at Booker

GROUP sales for the 12 weeks to 25 March at Booker, including the contribution from its acquired Londis and Budgens operations, rose by 10.6%...
image shows a red post office sign

Post Office declares record cash withdrawals

Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office have hit another monthly record totalling £836 million last November.

Are you a marketing star?

SCOTLAND’S marketing industry is looking for its own award-winning stars and they don’t need to be part of a big company with a major...
Scottish Premier Football League trophies on stands on a football pitch with Carling branding on the stands.

Carling announced as official beer of SPFL

Molson Coors Beverage Company lager brand Carling has been named as the Official Beer for the Scottish Football Premier League until the 2026/27 Season.
Two people sit holding Belhaven branded glasses with beer inside them and clink them together.

Belhaven serves a double win

Belhaven Brewery has picked up two gongs at recent award shows helping to highlight the quality of beer being brewed and the visitor experience.
Edinburgh

Retailers left in the lurch

Edinburgh retailers have expressed dismay at the announcement that online delivery platform Shoply will be pulling its service from stores in the capital.
Fiona Shearer and Phil Knox have joined Nisa's Scottish team.

Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team

Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.
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