Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co
Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
Rising hope on footfall
The Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC) has reported a rise in the latest footfall stats compared to the same time period in 2022.
Sodastream looks to inspire the day
Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
The ‘vital role’ of c-stores
Reverse vending machine firm Envipco talks about the benefits of an automated returns system instead of a manual one for Scotland's deposit return scheme.
Convenience in brief | Tomintoul, Jisp and Aldi news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Tomintoul Distillery, Jisp and Aldi.
Finsbury Food Group acquires majority stake in Lola’s Cupcakes
Bakery goods firm Finsbury Food Group has acquired a majority stake in premium cupcakes brand Lola's Cupcakes, opening up the e-commerce market to Finsbury.
Doubling up with symbols
Two new symbol stores have opened up in Scotland.
McMullen takes Baxters job
John McMullen brings 25 years of experience to the Edinburgh based firm
Another DRS milestone
DEPOSIT return scheme administrator Circularity Scotland has appointed Biffa, the waste management firm, as the official logistics provider for DRS.
Scottish flavours popular with shoppers
The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.
Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv
Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
Food sales dominate spending
MARCH sales in Scotland were underwhelming with a decrease of 0.2%Â on a like for like basis compared to the same period last year
Irvine Lidl plans blocked
CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
Awards Profile – Industry Achievement
Scottish Grocer has been catching up with Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Industry Achievement winner Graham Watson now that he has become president of the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
CMA at a loss over profit slur
Forecourt owners have been cleared of profiting from failing to pass on the 5p fuel duty cut that was introduced in March by the Government.
