Nisa posts record recruitment
STORES-owned buying group and wholesaler Nisa has reported record recruitment figures. The company said it had brought 245 members operating more than 520 stores...
Plain packs not working claims tobacco firm
PLAIN packaging has failed to cut smoking in Australia, according to a study conducted by international consulting firm London Economics. It also found that...
SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits
With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story
What do we think about chocolate?
Women lead on impulse purchases, multipacks and Fairtrade and have more concerns about fat content. Men are more likely to snack on chocolate and...
DRS consultation now open
The Scottish Government has opened its consultation on DRS giving retailers the opportunity to weigh in on what shape the scheme should take before legislation is brought to the Scottish Parliament
Seventh heaven for discounter
Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Lift for Shop Local campaign
THE NFRN’s Shop Local, Shop Little campaign has received a boost after securing the support of top-selling lifestyle magazine publisher Bauer Media Group
Swizzels sustains support for retail
els is keeping its support for convenience retail strong with a new retailer focussed competition that could see lucky store owners win £1,000.
EPOS retailers rapid expansion
MHouse client list balloons as stores invest.
Name your own – Tour for Coca-Cola
COCA-Cola’s Share a Coke summer campaign that features personalised bottles of the world’s biggest-selling soft drink has gone on the road.
Kicking off in...
Shops group welcomes charity move on bags
REPRESENTATIVES groups for Scotland’s large and small shops gave a cautious welcome to the news that retailers will have to charge for plastic carrier...
One size of Scotmid doesn’t fit 190 stores
John Brodie is chief executive of Scotmid Co-operative. Patrick Duffy spoke to him after the Society released its annual report.
The SG Interview
HE could be...
Top 10 Scottish Alcohol Brands 2020: A bumper year for Scottish off sales
With the possible exception of toilet rolls it is the alcohol category that has received the most attention during lockdown.
Forging ahead despite rain
A WET February put the dampeners on total retail sales according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor – but food sales managed to hold strong.
Poundworld to shut up shop
TROUBLED discount store Poundworld is poised to disappear from the high street on 10 August with the closure of its final stores.
As Scottish Grocer...
MUP goes live
Industry rolls out new pricing regime
