New regs are coming

A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
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Menthol ban arrives

THE sale of menthol cigarettes will be banned from 20 May
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Nisa unveils new format

Nisa unveiled its new Express store format at the symbol’s Nisa Expo digital trade show
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The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20

Read insight & advice for convenience retailers right here

Sales up – but economy weak

Retail monitor shows third month of Scots growth SCOTTISH retail sales rose by 0.7% in February compared with the same month last year. Total food...

Yousaf says no to DRS compensation

First Minister Humza Yousaf says there is no case for compensation over the delay to Scotland's DRS prompting outrage from the retail channel.

SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits

With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story

Industry warns against Budget rises

Five industry bodies have written to the chancellor ahead of the Spring Budget, warning against an above-inflation rise to England's business rates.

‘Scan and go’ comes to Co-op Edinburgh

FOUR Edinburgh Co-op stores have introduced new ‘scan and go’ technology, allowing customers to go shopping without visiting the till. As part of a trial...

The Larder wins £10k

A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
CCE’s 1.75l bottle, designed specifically for c-stores, comes in a distinctive curved bottle that echoes the shape of Coke’s classic glass bottle. Schweppes Summer Punch is designed for adults looking for a refreshing, fruity summer thirst-quencher.

Hydration nation – Coca-Cola Enterprises

IT’S thirsty work getting through the summer. Kantar Worldpanel figures show that, throughout the season, shoppers make 8.4m trips across the soft drinks category....
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Warbies most wanted again

WARBURTONS has repeated its 2013 performance and has been named the UK’s most-chosen brand. Research group Kantar’s annual survey of international markets’ favourite fast-moving...

Making real connections

When it comes to the Scottish Grocer Community Champion Award, the bar is set quite high. Previous winners include such well-regarded names as Premier...

SG workSHOP: Project 1, Milk

McLeish, Market Place Inverurie SG workSHOP projects are designed to run over several months and category management projects begin with a meeting with the ...
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Lidl takes another big step

Discounter Lidl has confirmed its new distribution centre at Eurocentral will be fully operational by November 2019
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Linking up cash with consumers

New app shows where cash can be accessed .