Aerial image of a bp Asda on the More forecourt station with car wash and tyre services.

Forecourts see benefit of fully managed model, says Air-serv

Air-serv has talked up the benefits of a fully managed model for the forecourt sector following a successful partnership with Asda locations in the UK.
Anand Cheema

New Fascia in Falkirk

Falkirk retailer Anand Cheema has signed on with Bestway and will now trade under the wholesaler’s Costcutter symbol.
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The Convenience Guide Scotland 2019/20

Read insight & advice for convenience retailers right here
Matt Collins, trading director at KP Snacks, has Rugby World Cup advice for c-store retailers.

KP urges retailers to seek snacks to sales conversion

The bosses at KP Snacks reckon that convenience store retailers can capitalise on friends gathering together to watch the forthcoming Rugby World Cup matches.
ACS’ latest shop report found jobs down as retailers face financial pressure.

Retail jobs and stores plummet

THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and investment from retailers.

Virtue wins for Asda stores

Asda has picked up a gold gong for its Scottish-produced non-alcoholic Rhubarb & Ginger Botanical Drink at the London Spirits Competition.

Discounters grow ahead of c-stores

Research firm finds supermarkets, multiple c-stores and symbol group shops all under pressure from Aldi, Lidl and value stores MANY surveys in recent years have...
Keystore workers with branded face masks

Keystore staff offered face covering with chain logo

Staff at KeyStore shops throughout Scotland and the north of England can now greet customers wearing branded face coverings
Asda and Sainsburys

CMA brings out the microscope

In-depth investigation for supermarket merger
Logo for bestway retail

Bestway’s flood appeal

Bestway Wholesale has launched a fundraising campaign to support the victims of devastating floods in Pakistan.
Post office

Deadline for scheme near

Horizon compensation applications closing
Grant’s Foods reckons its range will suit different consumers’ Burns Night plans.

Scottish flavours popular with shoppers

The consumer appetite for authentic Scottish food remains insatiable for many across the country, reckons Grant's Foods, and this spells good news for retailers with the upcoming Burns Night celebrations.
A row of Blu Bar disposable vapes in a gantry.

DEFRA outlines single-use vape ban

The UK Government has outlined new guidance on the incoming disposable vape ban, including device definitions and the consequences of selling them from 1 June.

Minimum prices given go-ahead

- Strong cider price could jump 220% - Mainstream supermarket and discounter prices will also see hikes PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland...
Greg Deacon

Deacon joins Jisp

Greg Deacon has taken on a new role at retail technology provider Jisp, following his departure from the NFRN in December.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

Scottish Grocer caught up with Spar Renfrew owner Saleem Sadiq and Angie Gibson store manager after they won the Symbol Store of the Year (Single) last year.