Local flavour in store
Scotmid has struck a deal with Border Meats to supply the new butcher counter in its Broxburn store
Gallacher moves up
Retail entrepreneur Shaun Marwaha, who heads up Glasgow-based convenience store chain Dynamic Retail, has appointed his retail operations manager Chris Gallacher managing director.
The move...
New site for tobacco giant
IMPERIAL Tobacco has revamped its special trade website.
Retailers can now consult a series of industry articles on current subjects including the display ban and...
Scotmid goes large
SCOTMID is adding magnifiers to its shelves to make checking pack labels easier for people.
Scotmid reckons it’s the first retailer in Scotland to install...
Cutter’s new aim is true – Artificial-free flavour
FROM this month roll-your-own smokers will be able to choose tobacco brand Cutters Choice with no artificial flavours.
The new Cutters Choice - A True...
Experts discuss how to make c-stores more profitable and sustainable
In the third Convenience Conversation of 2019, the panel discuss the need for innovation to survive
Festive treats a gift for retailers
CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market.
And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
Lottery limit law under fire
CALLS for under 18s to be able to sell national lottery tickets and scratchcards have been issued by the Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) ahead of the new age to play restrictions coming into force on 22 April.
Anthon Berg orders a double celebration
Danish chocolatier Anthon Berg has ordered a double celebration this year as the brand celebrates two special anniversaries this year.
Towle to join Asda
KEN Towle will join Asda’s executive leadership team later this year, departing his chief executive role at Nisa.
McColl’s signs up to Healthy Living
HEALTHY produce will step into the spotlight in over 100 McColl’s stores in Scotland as the group signs on to the Scottish Grocers Federation’s Healthy Living Programme.
M&S joins forces with Ocado
MARKS & Spencer is set to launch a food delivery service for the first time ever, after it agreed a deal with online supermarket Ocado
JTI has a golden opportunity
JTI is giving five retailers the chance to win from a massive cash pot worth a quarter of a million pounds to celebrate the launch of its Mayfair Gold packs.
Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget
Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.
CSG posts positive results
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group (CSG) has reported one of its strongest ever financial results
Sugar tax to cost shop jobs says soft drinks industry report
THE Westminster government’s proposed manufacturer’s levy on soft drinks above certain sugar levels is likely to cost jobs in several parts of industry including...
