New package for Premier
SYMBOL group Premier is boosting its promotional package, increasing its number of ‘Mega Deals’ and guaranteeing an alcohol and paper promotion every four weeks,...
Retail sales ‘in a funk’
Scottish retail sales are still well down on pre-pandemic performance, according to the latest figures produced by KPMG for the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
Scoot delivery service arrives in Scotland
Wholesaler Booker's new delivery platform Scoot has made its way north of the border as two Premier store owners kick off the service in Scotland.
Scots cutting out alcohol
More than half of consumers in Scotland are actively trying to reduce the amount of alcohol they drink
SGF joins anti-assault vow
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has joined emergency services, health colleagues and others to launch a National Assault Pledge.
Co-op opens four new stores across Scotland
Retail chain Co-op has expanded its presence across Scotland with the opening for four stores across local communities in the country.
NFRN backs Jab Army campaign
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has backed a new Covid-19 vaccine campaign from The Sun.
The tabloid’s Jab Army vaccine campaign urges the public...
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
Praise for fast acting Ken Inglis
AN Asda colleague has been praised for quick thinking when a young customer fainted in store.
RRED talks to BDSA
THE organiser of RRED, the Responsible Retailing of Energy Drinks campaign, Edinburgh councillor Norma Austin Hart (pictured), has been meeting with industry group the...
EU victory for vegans
The European Parliament has blocked a bid to ban the use of names typically associated with meat products to describe plant-based alternatives
Convenience in brief | Bestway, SGF, Spar Scotland
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, the Scottish Grocers' Federation and Spar Scotland.
Win a van in Walkers & Bestway partnership
Bestway members are in with the chance to win a new electric van complete with a customisable wrap in a new competition with PepsiCo.
Scotmid gives backing to craft soda start-up
SCOTMID Co-operative has invested in new company The Start-Up Drinks Lab.
FareShare seeks more industry help
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.
International Women’s Day – Mrs Unis Spicy Foods
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
