Decision delayed on Sainsbury’s Asda deal
BUSINESSES will have to wait longer than expected to find out if the proposed merger between Sainsbury’s and Asda will go ahead.
The Competition and Markets...
Henderson gets Gulf agreement
Fuel supplier Certas Energy has given Henderson Technology approved supplier status for Gulf and Pace forecourt retailers.
Shops group welcomes charity move on bags
REPRESENTATIVES groups for Scotland’s large and small shops gave a cautious welcome to the news that retailers will have to charge for plastic carrier...
Red Bull offers tips on growing customer base
Red Bull reckons store owners need to cater to customers who are curious to try energy drinks and, here, the popular brand offers some advice.
Doors open for festive cheer
Christmas is traditionally a time for granting wishes and just like the best panto genies, Tennent’s has delivered for its fans
Saputo Dairy products awarded a Royal Warrant
Dairy products firm Saputo Dairy UK has received a Royal Warrant from His Majesty The King, having previously held a Royal Warrant from Queen Elizabeth II.
Caribbean week shows it’s hot stuff
CELEBRITY chef Hasan DeFour, Gary Rhodes’ companion on his recent TV series, is the frontman for this year’s Caribbean Week.
The event – which runs...
Lidl to build a dozen new stores
LIDL has announced plans for further expansion in Scotland, with 12 new stores to open in the next three years.
Construction is already underway on...
ScotHot25 set to inspire retailers
Convenience retailers can stay ahead of the competition by making sure they visit ScotHot25, which is taking place at the SEC Glasgow on 26 and 27 February, say the event’s organisers.
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...
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...
Labour plans £8 NMW rate
ORGANISATIONS representing convenience store operators across the UK have slammed the Labour Party’s intention to increase the rate of the national minimum wage, in...
New boss has big ambitions
Meat alternative brand Quorn Foods has appointed a new chief executive, as demand for vegetarian options grows at pace
Retailers square up to plain packs
As manufacturers cease production of small packs and PMPs store owners must develop a strategy for 12 months of huge tobacco change
TIME is officially...
Ask the expert – RVM Systems
RVM Systems Managing Director Claudia Marshall on DRS preparations and the benefits of reverse vending machines for retailers.
Striking the right balance on price
With a proliferation of price-marked packs now available across multiple categories, Scottish Grocer spoke to three leading retailers to find out their attitudes and...
