Manufacturers go extra mile
Scottish firms step up during COVID crisis
Rates win in England
RETAILERS south of the border had cause for celebration when the UK Supreme Court upheld a ruling against separate rates for ATMs
Focusing on c-stores
ANDY Williams changed roles at Quintessential Brands and now serves as head of convenience.
EG On the Move and Co-op grow in East Kilbride
EG On The Move and Co-op have expanded further on their franchise agreement by opening two new stores, one in the East Kilbride area.
Don’t delay, make sure to get your entry in today
Time is running out to get your entry in for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – so don’t delay.
New faces join SGF
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has welcomed three new staff members to the team and promoted Luke McGarty to the association’s top policy job.
The world of health
WE’RE often told that health considerations are increasingly important to food and drink shoppers. According to figures from the global retail research firm HIM...
Boost sales through iced coffee
With flavours and prices key to many consumers, Boost Drinks bosses have been explaining what convenience retailers need to consider when stocking iced coffee.
Scotland still c-store tops
More convenience outlets per head than anywhere else in Britain ACS finds
IT’S a competitive world in the convenience store business and no more so...
Border gives one million
Lanark-based Border Biscuits has hit a major charity fundraising milestone, raising £1 million for good causes.
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Pull no punches on violent conduct
Jobs can bring stress but physical violence is not acceptable workplace behaviour, says Jo Bostock, business adviser at the Forum of Private Business.
AS an...
Festive food up but giants fall
SHOPPERS spent a bit more on groceries over Christmas 2014 than in 2013, according to research firm Kantar Worldpanel. But, as was often the...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 5. Simon Howie
Spotlight on No.5 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, butcher Simon Howie.
Big changes at the top
There have been big changes at the top of Britain’s biggest wholesaler and its biggest independent forecourt business .
A tale to tell
Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Old Pulteney, believes the key to selling good whisky is having a tale to tell.
