Jet rally - One of the participating cars

Cot House welcomes rally drivers

JET forecourt and Premier retailer Cot House Services in Dunoon was right at the heart of the action this summer when it welcomed a...

Margin call

For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...

Retail concern as UK takes the exit

Scottish retailers have expressed concern after UK voters opted to leave the EU. Though the vote was a close one across the UK, with 52%...
Illegal tobacco is being targeted

Short time to prepare for new regs

Small retailers will only be able to start applying for their tobacco track and trace codes from April 30

Retail rings up festive cheer

Not only did a strong week before Christmas see total Scottish sales for December 2016 beat the previous December, it created the  strongest rise...

One Stop Franchise unveils first re-branded Scottish store

THE first fully refitted One Stop Franchise in Scotland opened its doors for business today (September 4), following an instant launch conversion in the...

P&H improves web ordering

As part of the update, retailers will now be able to access detailed product and nutritional information.

McIntosh top of the chills

SCOTTISH food brand, McIntosh won the Best Chilled Food Manufacturer award at The Food Awards Scotland 2014 last month. The award is decided by public...
A group of people open Jet Restalrig in Edinburgh using a pair of novelty scissors to cut a ribbon.

Jet Restalrig reopens following six-month transformation

Jet Restalrig has reopened its doors following a major six-month long refit that has completely transformed the forecourt store.
nicola-sturgeon-sgf-conference

FM open to vouchers

FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon has indicated that Scottish retailers could benefit from a retail voucher programme
The Margiotta HQ in Newbridge, Edinburgh, has 950 solar panels.

Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.
Audrey Baxter, Baxter's Food Group

US purchase for Baxters

Baxters Food Group has completed its purchase of contract manufacturer Truitt Bros Inc.

Bagged and tagged

IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores. Stores under...
Confectionery on shelves

HFSS proposals revealed

THE Scottish Government has unveiled plans to restrict promotions and limit the display of food and drink that is deemed high in fat, salt...
cash-machine

Access to free cash cut

A fifth of Scotland's 'free to use' cash machines will start charging customers within the next year, according to the ATM Industry Association .

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle

Anticipated Hovis and Kingsmill merger agreed in principle