Scotmid weathers the storms
Scotmid Co-op has delivered an improved trading performance despite the dismal summer weather dampening customer footfall and continuing economic uncertainty.
C-stores up
Price competition and poor weather combined to make last year a difficult one for soft drinks but some drinks and, in particular, the convenience...
Village Post Office is a family affair
A FAMILY making their first foray into convenience retailing has brought Post Office services back to the village of Allanton, North Lanarkshire.
Spar Scotland hits record-breaking fundraising for charity
Symbol group Spar Scotland has announced a record-breaking year for its charitable donations as the firm hit an impressive £200k donated to good causes.
Brains trust
EXPERIENCE and ideas come together in the newest editorial events from Scottish Grocer.
The SG Convenience Conversations are in-depth discussions between experienced retailers and experts...
ScotGov announces disposable vape ban delay
The Scottish Government has confirmed it will delay the incoming ban on disposable vapes to 1 June, falling in line with England and Wales' plans.
No change to carriage cost
MENZIES has announced its newspaper carriage charges will remain the same until further notice.
Web flight intensifies
FIGURES from the Audit Bureau of Circulations show that circulations of most of Britain’s major newspapers are continuing to decline at a time when...
Halloween record for Londis
LAST week should have seen a busy Halloween at Londis stores. The symbol operator reported that Halloween confectionery purchases by its retailers had...
Fox’s Burton’s acquires Royal Dansk Swedish biscuits
Luxury biscuits brand brought into Fox's Burton's companies
BISCUIT products firm Fox's Burton's Companies (FBC) has announced it has become the distributor for the UK...
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Come to the movies with Scottish Grocer
SCOTTISH Grocer is rolling out the red carpet this year as it launches its inaugural Scottish Grocer Goes...
Skwishee Bring Your Own Cup day returns
Frozen fizzy drink brand Skwishee's Bring Your Own Cup Day is back for 2024, inviting consumers to get creative with their containers in time for Halloween.
Inflation falls to lowest rate in eight months
A fall in food costs helped to bring overall inflation down, according to the latest report from the Office for National Statistics.
New vaping rules guide
RETAILERS concerned by the implications of EUTPD legislation for e-cigarettes can look to a new guide for advice.
Launched by e-cigarette brand Blu, the guide...
Imperial Brands ensures value in tobacco range for the new year
Imperial Brands reckons retailers will still find plenty of luck from the gantries come the new year, but there needs to be a savvy approach with new legislation in mind.
Even more expansion is in store
ALDI has announced plans to open six new stores in Scotland this year.
