UK Gov plans energy drink ban for under-16s

AGE restrictions on energy drinks sales have moved a step closer to reality, with the UK Government confirming plans to introduce a ban south...

Major deal for Menzies

LOGISTICS giant Menzies Distribution has reached an agreement to deliver all daily and regional weekly newspapers printed by the UK’s largest news publisher, Reach...

Over 300 c-stores lost in last year

ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland

Voices of the new leaders

DURING 2016 Scottish Grocer continued to turn the spotlight on some of the best  young independent convenience retailers in our New Generation interviews. Bedford-born Natalie...
Customer in shopping aisle

Turning to own label

Warmer weather led to an increase in consumer footfall in the early summer, but the dark clouds of inflation still loom.
Asda and Sainsbury's

Multiples make a bold merger move

New business aims to cut prices by ten percent
WITH an eye to the sweet chilli sauce market (said to be worth £16m), Heinz has added a hit of sweet chilli to its traditional tomato ketchup.

Sweet heat – Heinz launches new flavour

WITH an eye to the sweet chilli sauce market (said to be worth £16m), Heinz has added a hit of sweet chilli to its...
Retailers should match the PMP offer to different demands across shoppers varied missions.

PMP solutions for snack times

Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.

Vacancies soar on Scotland’s high streets

Latest figures produced for SRC reveal rising vacancy rate FOOTFALL in Scottish town centres is continuing to decline, while vacancy rates are now 15% higher...
A family line up at the start of the Simon Howie Puddin Race ready to take part in the fundraiser.

Simon Howie launches first Puddin’ Race fundraiser for SAMH

Scottish butchery brand, Simon Howie, is set to hold its inaugural 'The Puddin' Race' run next Burns Night to raise funds for SAMH.

Community responds well to upgraded forecourt

Independent retailer Sai Elaprolu has given his forecourt in Moffat a Spar makeover
An image of the Spar Scotland Healthy Living Programme dual-branded standing unit with shelves of fruit and veg behind the stands.

Spar Scotland launches new Healthy Living Programme stands

Symbol group Spar Scotland has expanded on its partnership with the Healthy Living Programme with the roll-out of new dual-branded displays and POS materials.

Stepping up fight against cyber crime

THE British Retail Consortium has launched a cyber security ‘toolkit’ with a range of recommendations for retail businesses to help them protect themselves and...

Marketing with a new digital tool

COSTCUTTER Supermarket Group is entering 2018 with a new digital offer that should aid retailers with their marketing.
Tesco Express North street Glasgow

Tesco-Booker gets green light

CMA finds no substantial competition concerns
The front entrance of a Costcutter store featuring signage for the symbol group as well as signage for the Post Office.

Bestway empowers retailers with social media initiative

UK wholesaler Bestway is set to empower local retailers in adopting social media to promote their stores with a new initiative with Socio Local.