Easier bag-packing at the checkout
THE company behind Trolley Bags is making a push to reach convenience retailers in Scotland as its company expands.
The product – a system of...
Charitea product launches
LibberTEA is a not-for -profit Scottish loose leaf tea company that donates 100% of its profits to various social causes
PayPoint COVID push
PayPoint has rolled out a raft of measures to support retailers during the coronavirus outbreak.
Tech to the rescue
Coffee to go is now big business for convenience retailers, but the category’s rise in prominence could have negative impacts on the environment if...
Aberdeen loves local
ABERDEEN has secured the highest number of sales in Miconex’s gift card scheme in the UK.
Not long till show time
THE National Convenience Show returns to NEC Birmingham this year from 24 to 26 April.
The show brings together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and exhibitors as...
Food retail bucks trend
Total food sales in July were up compared to last year, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium
Behind the sugar rush
Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success
Are you a marketing star?
SCOTLAND’S marketing industry is looking for its own award-winning stars and they don’t need to be part of a big company with a major...
Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits
Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.
Reformul8 Challenge Fund boosts Scottish food firms
The Reformul8 Challenge Fund from FDF Scotland will support Scottish food manufacturers to make healthier products by reducing salt, fat and sugar content.
In with the new
If your aim for 2016 is to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one, what in particular should you pay attention to?
RECENT...
Shoplifters hit 100% of stores
Annual crime report finds all c-store retailers experiencing theft
SHOPLIFTING appears to affect every retailer in the Scottish convenience sector, a new report has found,...
Family business goes the extra mile
HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The pair, along with...
Dairy-free diets here to stay according to Flora brand owner Upfield
It’s more than a flash in the pan
Convenience in brief | Nisa, Spar, SWA
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Nisa, Spar and the Scottish Wholesale Association.
