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Industry unites against takeaway ban

Trade associations sound economic alarm SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
Many forecourt operators have been investing to ensure their businesses thrive.

Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’

Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
Baba's Kitchen & Costcutter retailer Abdul Majid.

SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling

The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.

New routes to the stars

BEER and cider supplier Heineken has updated its Star Retailer merchandising and incentive scheme, after  receiving retailer comments  from HIM research. For the first time...

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...

Hot food is a sales driver

Food to go can lift basket spend FAST-paced living has become the norm for many consumers with time of the essence even when eating. This busy...

Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq

East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...

SRC calls for business rates freeze

SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
RUSTLERS Noodles Pot Snacks are the latest addition to the Kepak Convenience Foods portfolio.

Rustling up some hot noodles

RUSTLERS Noodles Pot Snacks are the latest addition to the Kepak Convenience Foods portfolio. Kepak reckons, drawing on Kantar data to 20 January 2013,...
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.

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.

Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas

Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.
Members of Lanark Business Group launch Totally Locally Lanark.

Lanark totals up the local touch

Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...

Barry Hanif, independent store, Day-Today and Nisa

Barry Hanif has been a full-time retailer for three years and is the owner of three stores: an independent in Falkirk; a Day-Today in...
Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin in a PMP marked £15.99.

New pack and competition for Greenall’s

To support the launch of Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin PMP, the brand is holding a competition for retailers who could win £1,000 of Love2Shop vouchers

M Local no more

Supermarket giant closes the last of its Scots c-stores as small format portfolio loses 23 across Britain MULTIPLE grocer Morrisons has signalled its exit, for...

A strong summer

Wine suppliers weigh in with some trends for the season WINE can be confusing business, but it’s undoubtedly a summer hit and one worth stocking. To...