Fears over closures

SAINSBURY’S proposed merger with Asda could lead to up to 300 store closures, despite initial assurances that no shops would be shut
The Co-op's new £1million Peckish rapid delivery grocery app is being made available to any independent retailer.

Co-op launches £1million Peckish delivery service

The Co-op has launched a rapid delivery grocery app, called Peckish, that’s available to any independent retailers. It will enable more consumers to shop locally online, says the society.

Rates set to vary

SHOPS of similar size and rateable value in different parts of Scotland could find themselves paying significantly different commercial rates after the country’s local...

Glenfiddich’s COP 26 Year Old at auction

WILLIAM Grant & Sons is set to auction a commemorative COP26 expression of Glenfiddich to raise funds for Stop Climate Chaos Scotland – a...

A smart range will get results

Roust offers retailers spirited advice VODKA is still a major player in the convenience sector despite recent dips in sales, according to European drinks producer...

Meeting the needs of c-store retailers

Technology is evolving to become more compatible with the ways modern retailers and their customers do business. Beginning with a look at point of...
Shoplifting, violent crime and ATM ram raids are all issues facing c-stores

Thousands face abuse

OVER 1600 cases of shop worker abuse were reported to Police Scotland in the first six months since legislation protecting retail staff was introduced.
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Rising prices may continue

Prices on the up across category

Free Skwishee Day returns

Free Skwishee Day is set to return for this year once again as the frozen fizzy drink firm has announced its new date of Saturday 25 May.

Convenience channel shows resilience

Convenience retailers have faced some gruelling trading conditions and an array of challenges in 2024. Here's a look back at some of the biggest isssues of the last 12 months.
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FDF Scotland boss warns against food restrictions

Promo ban could damage industry
Grocery Aid staff charity auction

GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023

Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.

What will make you famous?

Find something to stand out says Scotfresh MD LIFE in retail can be tough, tougher than he used to think, Chris Gallacher, managing director of...
Sterling is struggling against the Euro driving food prices up.

Sluggish June for Scotland’s retail sector

ANNUAL food sales growth hit its highest level since April 2014 this summer, new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium for June reveal. However,...
President of The Fed, Hetal Patel

Action needed now on retail crime as figures rise again

The Fed has called on the UK Government to take swift action to curb the rise of retail crime reported across retail stores, demanding action must come now.
A family line up at the start of the Simon Howie Puddin Race ready to take part in the fundraiser.

Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH

Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.