Spar back with a bang
SPAR Scotland’s first in-person tradeshow in more than two years has been hailed a success with over 800 delegates attending the conference organised by wholesaler and Spar convenience retailer CJ Lang.
Self service is made for forecourts
EPOS equipment supplier Point Four has launched a new self-service checkout facility that’s tailor-made for forecourt and convenience retailers.
ServeAssist checkouts have been designed to...
Retail pitches 2020 vision
THE Scottish Retail Consortium used its Holyrood Parliamentary Reception, last month, to launch a new set of commitments for environmental sustainability, including targets to...
A recipe for better health
EDUCATION is key when it comes to dietary choices and the Healthy Living Programme’s latest initiative sees the team reach out to Scottish consumers at a local level.
Favourite brands drive sales, says CCEP
The power of soft drinks to drive footfall and sales in the convenience channel shouldn’t be underestimated, say bosses at Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP).
Top of the muffin
Hard-pressed commuters are eating breakfast on the go. Time to break out the bakery?
A typical piece of advice dished out to people who want...
Belhaven has a premium offer for quiet nights
Belhaven pushes retailers to consider the more low-key occasions as a good opportunity to push premium beer sales and encourage consumers to trade up.
Prices hold firm despite empty shops
ONE in ten stores in Scotland is lying empty according to a new report.
Tech advantages of retail opportunities
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
Retailers warn of job cuts from Budget increases
The Fed has warned of potential job losses across independent retail stores across the UK due to the double whammy rise in minimum wage and NI contributions.
Lazy Day scoops Great Taste Award for vegan Caterpillar Cake
Free-from treats brand Lazy Day has scooped up a one-star accolade at the Great Taste Awards for its Mini Vic the Vegan Caterpillar Cake packs.
Scotmid gives backing to craft soda start-up
SCOTMID Co-operative has invested in new company The Start-Up Drinks Lab.
Water soars in heatwave – Drinks category performance update
SOFT drinks, lager and cider were the outright winners this summer, with thirsty customers spending heavily in the categories during the sunny weather.
Nielsen Scantrack’s...
Breaking contact
For the majority of convenience shoppers it seems that cash is still king, but that could be changing faster than many realise. And with...
Promotions on the rocks
Restrictions abound in ScotGov’s latest paper on tackling obesity
Cost of crime skyrockets for convenience
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has highlighted the financial burden and mental stress many convenience retailers have been facing in its latest Crime Report.
