Crunch time

PRICE-MARKED packs deliver increased volumes and profits for retailers, and they’re also creating sales growth within crisps and snacks according to KP Snacks. Trading controller...
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Brewing up growth

TWO new members have joined the Innis & Gunn board.

Breakout bonus

CONFERENCE delegates attended four special breakout presentations – thee run by major suppliers Camelot, Imperial Tobacco, and Mars, and a special how-to presentation and...

Matthew Algie supports the future

Matthew Algie is out to support the future generations of coffee roasters with the launch of its new coffee made by a top student on its Next Gen programme.
Tanya Wilson winning employee of the year receiving her award

Awards Profile – Employee of the Year 2021

Scottish Grocer caught up with Tanya Wilson, store manager at Spar Eastriggs and winner of Employee of the Year at the 2021 Scottish Grocer Awards.

Britvic puts Campbell in key position

BRITVIC has appointed John Campbell to the role of commercial operations director.
Costcutter Kelty

Costcutter ready for Co-op

COSTCUTTER has been gearing up for its new supply deal with the Co-op, ahead of the agreement coming into force this April.
Milkshake: the Aldi deal is done.

Discounter dairy deal

ALDI has extended its partnership with Graham’s The Family Dairy
Local store owners are backing their communities by investing hard cash in their shops and providing jobs, says Association of Convenience Stores chief executive James Lowman.

Scottish stores ready to spend

MUCH of the Scottish c-store scene looks set for a huge makeover in 2014 as operators north of the border get ready to invest...

Macb water recall

COTT Beverages, the firm behind Macb water, has issued a product recall on its Strawberry & Kiwi flavoured still water flavour. The recall has been...

KP Snacks’ biggest retailer giveaway

KP Snacks has marked its milestone 70th anniversary for its KP Nuts brand with its biggest ever retailer giveaway with a total fund of £70,000.
Promotional image of Coca-Cola Europacific Partners' Win Local Moments of Joy competition.

CCEP unveils Christmas retailer prize giveaway

CCEP is set to give back to independent retailers this Christmas season, with 12 prizes of £1k to be won daily in its new retailer giveaway.
The Retail Showcase was a big success for Bestway last year.

Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and Spar Scotland.

Demands of the season

IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...
Images of David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium, and Pete Cheema, chief executive at the Scottish Grocers' Federation.

Business groups’ plea for rates relief in Scottish Budget

Members from across convenience have sent a co-signed letter to Scotland's finance secretary urging for rates relief on retail stores in the Scottish Budget.
Product of the Year winners

Consumer choice across the market

Shoppers have made their call on their favourite products for 2023, bringing retailers plenty of opportunities to stock up on some popular choices for stores.