UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Warbies is the chosen one
BREAD brand Warburtons is the UK’s most chosen brand among fast-moving consumer goods, and it heads a first-ever top 10 of the chosen ones...
Energy drinks take centre stage in stores
Bosses for Monster have been providing evidence for something many Scottish convenience retailers will have realised – energy drinks have gone from being niche to mainstream.
Car and carry
Motherwell Shopping Centre is offering to carry customers’ shopping to their cars.
It claims to be the first in the country to launch a free...
Home care solutions
This year saw Jeyes launch its new Smart Brush Barbecue Cleaner, offering consumers a gel cleaner with built in brush application
Dreaming of a gin Christmas
GIN in teacups is no longer the preserve of the secret tippler in prohibition Chicago. Super premium brand Hendrick’s has a gift pack, called...
Bags are on their way up
Sharing format sales rising
IMPULSE is at the heart of convenience retailing and when it comes to boosting basket spend there’s hardly a heavier hitter...
Time to get healthy
Many shoppers don’t see c-stores as credible source of fresh products.
FOLLOWING years of concern over obesity the consumer trend towards healthy eating has “exploded”...
International Women’s Day – JW Filshill
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Levy should have lasted longer
First minister tells conference economic measures level the field
THE only way to make competition fairer between c-stores and supermarkets is through economic policy, according...
Festive treats a gift for retailers
CHRISTMAS is unquestionably one of the most important times of the year for the confectionery market.
And for convenience retailers, making the most of the...
PayPoint improves accessibility with new translated guides
Payment services firm PayPoint has introduced new translated guides in three different languages to help improve accessibility of its technology.
McCain drives support for McDonald’s charity
McCain Foods has marked 35 years of the Ronald McDonald House Charities UK with massive donations to help take some stress out of families' challenging times.
Booker highlights that flexibility is the way to profitability
Premier has become a UK-wide success story as a business that is now worth over £2billion as Booker continues to strengthen its customer relationships.
It’ll Cost You campaign drives home danger of proxy buying
The Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership has announced the return of its 'It'll Cost You' campaign to help deter proxy buying over the summer months.
Wholesale to hot up
City set to see major depot changes
SCOTLAND’S wholesale and cash and carry scene looks set to become even more competitive in the weeks to...








































