Crime focus at Holyrood
CPG discusses impact of crime on convenience
TACKLING crime against retailers was the focal point of discussions at the latest meeting of the Cross Party...
Finding the key to effective security
Many independent stores are open for long periods and at anti-social hours. That brings a need for security to protect staff, stock, cash, customers...
Pulling power of transformation
Scottish Grocer speaks to Post Office network transformation project director Neil Ennis
BRITAIN’S Post Office network has been going through a remarkable transformation and c-stores...
Unitas Wholesale has arrived
Unitas Wholesale is here, following the successful completion of a merger between Today’s Group and Landmark Wholesale
SGF plans crime seminar
RETAILER representative group the Scottish Grocers Federation is to hold a crime seminar, at which it will launch its SGF Scottish Crime Report, in...
More shops hit in drinks swoops
SHOPS in South Lanarkshire and Glasgow were targeted last month when more than 40 officers from HMRC, South Lanarkshire Trading Standards and Police Scotland...
The fight goes on
Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections
No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP
Dennis and Linda say they’re...
Scottish off-trade top ten brands 2019: Established names continue to impress
Brands founded more than a century ago take all three podium spots in this year’s Scottish alcohol top ten table
Giants could do better
Giant grocers cleared of systematic price abuse but told to make promo deals clearer
Despite concluding that misleading pricing practices are not widespread or systematic among...
Retailers barking up the wrong tree?
C-STORE owners are missing a trick by neglecting the needs of pet owners. That’s the opinion of Dave Minton, category and customer marketing director...
The party starters
No get-together or guising night is complete without some themed confectionery
SWIZZELS’ themed variety bags are back for Halloween 2014, with bold new designs and...
Retail boss for Camelot
Camelot has named Jenny Blogg (pictured) as its new retail director
Cheddar surge
CHEESE sales continue to be dominated by cheddar and in a highly competitive market Cathedral City is significantly outperforming its peers, according to brand...
Investors keen on convenience, says Christie & Co
Christie & Co has predicted that investors will remain keen on convenience and forecourt locations as sites evolve to match consumer demand.
FM seeks disposable vapes ban
Humza Yousaf has announced there will be a consultation on a potential ban on selling single-use disposable vapes following concerns over underage vapers.
Growth in store for convenience, says Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic has laid out the opportunities for convenience retailers to make the most out of in its annual Soft Drinks Review.
