Lidl locks down lead over rivals
BEFORE the COVID-19 outbreak led to a boost in spending across the grocery sector, the discounters were continuing to storm ahead in the UK, according to figures from Kantar and Nielsen.
Tobacco firms hit stores on illicit trade
IMPERIAL Tobacco and JTI have both moved to remove tobacco gantries from stores south of the border where retailers were found to have illicit...
Aldi embarks on big drive for recruits
Aldi remains on a keen recruitment drive for the year ahead, with close to 7000 positions available across its retail sites, distribution centres and apprenticeships.
Delivering success for convenience
Snappy Shopper was founded in 2016 by former retailer Scott Campbell, local businessman Valy Ossman and Mike Calalchan, a developer from Scottish web design firm MTC Media
New tax on vaping
The UK Government is reportedly planning to introduce a new tax on vape liquids in its Spring Budget 2024 as the UKVIA sets out legislation proposals.
A real treat for retailers
A number of confectionery firms have highlighted the growth enjoyed by the category over the last few years as evidence that retailers who do not get into the spooky spirit of things could be missing out.
Bumper cash withdrawals
Personal cash withdrawals from the Post Office rose to a whopping £892 million in December.
Tesco boss goes after profit warning
PHILIP Clarke, Tesco’s chief executive, has expressed “enormous relief” to be leaving the supermarket chain. He announced his departure as it became clear that...
Celebrating together in safety
THE Scottish Grocer Awards are almost here and we can’t wait to celebrate success with the very best retailers and industry colleagues from across the convenience store supply chain.
Lidl picks an Obanite as its new ‘voice’
Lidl has crowned Alan MacDonald from Oban as the voice of its new self-checkouts, due to be rolled out later this year.
Spar spooks it up
Spar is running deals on brands like Robinsons, Haribo, Cadbury, Doritos, San Miguel and a range of Spar brand items specially for Halloween.
The symbol...
Job done at logistics site
GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has officially opened its new logistics facility depot
Forecourt sales worth £4bn
New ACS report shows petrol forecourt sector’s contribution to UK convenience retail industry
A new report has highlighted the importance of forecourts to the UK’s...
Sodastream looks to inspire the day
Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
Swizzels aims to tempt the ‘big night in’ customers
Confectionery firm Swizzels looks to bring in more of the 'big night in' shoppers to convenience stores through its wide range of PMPs.
A recipe for better health
EDUCATION is key when it comes to dietary choices and the Healthy Living Programme’s latest initiative sees the team reach out to Scottish consumers at a local level.
