Mark Thomson

Scots catching up

The long alcoholic drinks market has become very interesting in recent years. Off-trade growth has been decent in the last 12 months and craft...

New Bestway team

MARTIN Race has been named new managing director of 64-depot, £2.3bn turnover Bestway Wholesale, the second-largest wholesaler in the UK, in a board restructuring that ...

UK DRS plans revealed

DEFRA unveils plans for potential UK-wide scheme WITH Scotland’s deposit return scheme still under consultation, the UK Government has published its own DRS plans. The UK...
A can of Red Bull Curuba Summer Edition is next to a glass filled with the energy drink on a table with greenery blurred in the background.

Energising soft drinks with Red Bull

Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.

Taste of Spain in Edinburgh

Foods and Wines Spain is set to host the Taste Spain Edinburgh, showcasing the strength and versatility of products from the country.
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Tips to tackle crime in store

The Retail Mutual shares its expertise

Food flourishing in Scottish stores

Food sales continue to perform well across Scotland

Circularity Scotland staff launch compensation bid

Taxpayers could be footing the bill on a compensation bid from Circularity Scotland staff after the defunct firm failed to inform them of their dismissal.
Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.
The Belhaven Brewery at Dunbar.

Convenience in brief | Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Belhaven, Snappy Shopper and Nisa.

At home for the holidays

Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.
Pack shot of the new Dragon Soop Red Fruits with a can and a bigger pack behind.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Corinthian Brands

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
Nielsen reckons there will be a strong performance over Christmas despite the rising costs.

Hope for the Golden Quarter at Christmas, say analysts

The worst of inflation appears to be easing, according to official figures. And despite high prices, analysts are predicting a strong Christmas performance.
McColls

Martin McColl chain in name change

MARTIN McColl Retail Group Ltd has changed its name to reflect the evolution of its business. The corporate name becomes McColl’s Retail Group Ltd. Its...
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Paltry retail growth

Total retail sales in Scotland enjoyed a little lift at the start of the summer, according to the latest KPMG figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.

Start the year with something special

MORE than a third of the 150 exhibitors at Scotland’s Speciality Food Show in January will be exhibiting at the show for the first...