Pressing on for 41 years
Ian MacDonald has announced his retirement from JW Filshill, bringing his 41-year career to a close in January 2018.
UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s
AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...
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...
Scotland’s top brands: 21-30
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 21-30.
GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing
The volunteers of the GroceryAid Scotland committee are all systems go for a busy second half of the year – starting out with the Checkout Scotland flagship musical event.
Brexit by the basket
Supermarket shoppers’ political preferences revealed by survey
People who shop at German discount supermarkets are more likely to have voted for the UK to leave...
Spar supports Scarlett
SPAR Scotland donated £6,000 to a fund that supports the British Heart Foundation and Yorkhill Children’s Charity.
The Scarlett Fund is run by the parents...
Mars has sweet solutions for the bitter cold
As the winter weather settles in and plenty of shoppers feel the chill, Mars reckons its Galaxy Hot Chocolate drinks could go down a treat.
Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
PayPoint Joins up with SGF
IN-store payment service, PayPoint, has announced a partnership with the Scottish Grocers Federation designed to rebuild relationships with retailers.
Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
Health policy to hit food to go
Paper from FSS puts food to go in the spotlight with proposed restrictions
Edinburgh bans on-street advertising
EDINBURGH retailers with on-street advertising have until Monday (5 November) to remove them under new rules put forth by the local authority.
City of Edinburgh...
Double for Portman
Scottish spirits giant Edrington UK, and global wine firm Treasury Wine Estates have joined the Portman Group.
Delivering every day – essential bread & milk
Welcome to SG’s annual quickfire guide to stats, trends, opinions and advice on the key categories that help c-stores succeed
BREAD and milk may be...
Scotfresh aims for 15 stores
INDEPENDENT c-store chain Dynamic Retail, the company behind Scotfresh, has revealed plans to have 15 stores under the fascia by this time next year.
Shaun...
