Quality coffee made convenient with Matthew Algie

Matthew Algie aims to offer convenient coffee solutions for retail stores as consumers seek their quick caffeine fix in the mornings.

MSPs to discuss MUP

MSPs are set to table a discussion on MUP on 6 February in a chamber meeting as media reports on a rise to the minimum set price to be announced this week.

Food bucks the trends

SCOTTISH food sales continue to buck the overall trend in retail, according to the latest SRC-KPMG retail sales monitor
Community photos featuring members of local areas a representatives from Spar UK are showing in green circles with the 'Nurture our Neighbourhoods' slogan in a bubble to the bottom right of the image.

Spar Community Cashback scheme returns for 2025

Symbol group Spar UK has kicked off its Community Cashback scheme for the fourth year in a row, offering local groups a total £100,000 this year.
Pete Cheema and Mo Razzaq have both voiced concerns about the rise in MUP.

Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p

Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Tesco has opened several stores in Glasgow’s west end but Say No to Tesco wants chain store numbers to be capped.

Every little doesn’t help

Glasgow group wants limits placed on multiple convenience chains But shops group says retail giants bring business back to high streets A GROUP of residents in...
Shopkeeper infront of Freezers

Irvine Lidl plans blocked

CONVENIENCE retailers in Irvine breathed a sigh of relief last month when plans to build a new Lidl store were quashed by the local authority.
Former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass has visited Booker symbol stores in Glasgow to encourage football fans to buy their match-day essentials from their local convenience retailer.

Booker Group launches summer football campaign

Booker Group's retail symbols – Premier, Londis and Budgens – have partnered with former Scotland player Robert Snodgrass to encourage football fans to pick up their Fifa World Cup match-day essentials from their local convenience stores.
Mackie's says retailers should raise awareness of the chocolate range in store, so shoppers know where to go.

Mackie’s highlights chocolate gifting opportunity

Mackie's of Scotland says there are plenty of opportunities for chocolate gifting during the festive season and retailers should be keen to make the most of these.
shop owner infront of pay point

Edinburgh firm flying

EDINBURGH-based start-up firm ePOS Hybrid has smashed its crowdfunding campaign goal.

Support for Swinney and Forbes

Retail industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of John Swinney and Kate Forbes as the new leaders of the Scottish Government – and vowed to work closely with them.

Scotmid launches deposit return

SCOTMID has become the latest retailer to pilot DRS with the introduction of a reverse vending machine (RVM) for drinks containers at its South...

Staying home for Valentine’s

Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.
Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.

Moira Dean quits convenience channel

Renowned Scottish convenience retailer Moira Dean, who has worked at Premier @ DUSA for nearly 10 years, has announced she is leaving the channel at the end of July.

Scotmid boss on top form

SOME of the brightest stars in convenience retailing were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018.

Half and half and nearly square

A new rectangular wrap made with half wholegrain flour is Warburtons’ latest health-related innovation. Following the development of its Half & Half bread, and...