Young at heart
As Scotland’s students return for a new term and other young adults settle down for the party season we look at some key alcohol...
Crime the issue at SGF seminar
RETAIL crime emerged as a key issue and delegates vented their frustration at the police for not taking the problem seriously enough and responding...
New Scottish produce guide
Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a new product brochure, Taste of Scotland Food Guide, championing its wide range of Scottish goods.
The spirit of giving
KEYSTORE retailers were doing their bit for the community over Christmas, through the return of the symbol’s foodbank drive.
This year also saw the symbol’s...
Will home oil cash in on olive industry woes?
Not for the first time in recent years there are fears of an olive oil shortage. Should food-led stores be stocking up on extra-virgin...
Earthquake relief
Turkish confectionery firm Kervan Gida has set up a new fundraising effort to help those affected by the earthquake in Syria.
Cutting red tape for RVMs
The Scottish Government has amended planning legislation to make it easier for retailers to install reverse vending machines (RVM).
Minister joins pupils for HLP breakfast
Pupils at an Edinburgh primary school were joined by ScotGov public health minister Jenni Minto at a recent big breakfast event held by the SGF’s Healthy Living Programme.
Connelly Security Systems has tech solution to tackle crooks
Connelly Security Systems aims to tackle retail crime with its wide array of tech available to convenience store retailers including innovative deterrents.
Fox’s plots a new future
MIX one conversationally very confident panda, £10m worth of marketing support, a new umbrella branding strategy, a catchline that’s designed – in more ways...
Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
Iconic Glasgow building may host food giant
RUMOURS are flying around the west end of Glasgow that high-end American retailer Whole Foods Market is moving...
Think local, think special
STOCKING local products is one of the easiest ways for a c-store to give itself a point of difference. Whether it’s a shop in...
Spar’s big charity success
Spar owned stores are celebrating after CJ Lang announced that it had donated £700,000 to local causes, charities, organisations and community groups over the past decade
Inflation sustains for the end of 2024
There was little change in the inflationary figure for the end of 2024, despite a positive turnout at the tills across the whole of the UK during Christmas.
Invest in partners
INVEST Northern Ireland has facilitated a partnership between CJ Lang and Northern Ireland beef brand, Hellbent.
New operational Nisa
Symbol group and wholesale group Nisa has significantly changed its operations structure. The firm’s new operations department now contains IT, member services and logistics and...
