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...
Wholesale chief warns on rogue drinks
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Asim Sarwar has told Scottish Grocer that amounts of illegal alcohol available in Scotland seem to have reached...
Test your might with Irn-Bru
Scotland's strongest man, Luke Stoltman, paid a visit to Tesco in Cumbernauld last month as part of AG Barr’s ongoing sampling campaign for Irn-Bru Xtra
Research backs wider SGF role
MAGAZINES are in the habit of giving short descriptions of subjects in stories, so that new readers quickly understand the relevance of the person...
Time to cross the digital divide?
IS the digital revolution boosting or hampering local stores? Can wifi, social media, web-based commerce and more make a positive contribution to a retail...
Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience
The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
Have your say on crime
The ACS is calling on retailers to provide information from the last 12 months for its 2020 Crime Survey
Glenmorangie offers eastern flavours
Capturing the sensory wonders of Tokyo in a bottle
ROSSSHIRE-based distillery Glenmorangie has delivered a unique taste of Japan with the launch of its latest...
Drinking in the benefits – Low sugar and diet drinks
IN tough economic times, consumers may become less concerned about healthy products, but lines whose sales remain resilient, those which consumers still choose to...
C-store heroes take prizes
Retailers have been singled out for prizes for service to their communities as part of the High Street Heroes Awards
US purchase for Baxters
Baxters Food Group has completed its purchase of contract manufacturer Truitt Bros Inc.
Incoming Government urged to crack down on illicit traders
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the incoming Westminster government to award more funding to HMRC to fight back against illicit trade.
Costcutter trials app
Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG) has launched a new loyalty app for consumers on a three-month trial basis.
End of an era in Glasgow
PLADIS Global has confirmed that it will be closing the McVitie’s Tollcross factory in Glasgow’s East End in 2022.
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
A grim Golden Quarter
Golden Quarter sales in Scotland are off to a weak start, according to the latest KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor collected for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
