Time to get back to work
SCOTLAND’S people have voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom and now, the country’s independent retailers have been left to consider what...
Scottish Grocer Awards 2021 – get ready for a night to remember!
The Scottish Grocer Awards are back, with a new autumn date for 2021
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year
Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Jacqui just the job at Chivas
A SUMMER holiday job that carried on has led to Jacqui Farquhar becoming Chivas Brothers’ longest serving female employee.
Jacqui, originally from the isle of...
Awards profile – Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016
Brothers find accessories add to profit and customer appeal
Winner Family Shopper, Motherwell
Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016
Sponsored by Republic Technologies UK. Interview with...
SG Convenience Conversations: Taking stock in c-stores
Scottish Grocer invited a select group to Glasgow for a discussion on the latest developments in convenience and how to stay on top in a changing environment
Black pack no more
QUORN has begun removing black plastic from its packaging.
Bestway Wholesale kicks off Easter campaign
Bestway Wholesale is set to support its retail customers this season with its new Easter campaign 'Bloom in Profit' promising exclusive promotions on big brands.
A smoking gun? fuel price-fixing investigations
THE UK’s Office of Fair Trading has found few problems with fuel pricing. But in May offices of some of the world’s leading fuel...
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...
It’s a co-op … but not as we know it
Clydebank mutual retailer joins forces with symbol group to launch c-store
A new convenience store, the result of a collaboration between Clydebank Co-operative Society and...
Bubble bubble toil and trouble
Plastic bags fit for bursting with confectionery may last long in the memory, but the occasion can also be big business for soft drinks.
Coca-Cola donates £120k to communities chosen by ‘The Bosses’
CCEP has built further on its 'The Bosses' convenience channel campaign by donating £120k to charities chosen by the six 'Bosses' included in the marketing.
Warm welcome for freezer store
Customers have been shown ways to store unexpected food products in the freezer, cut waste and save money at a pop-up store run by Sainsbury’s.
Vape industry sets out code of conduct
The UK vape industry has launched a new code of conduct – backed by major players from across the category – that seeks to address the issues centred on youth vapers.
Celebrating Scotland’s best
BEFORE the coronavirus crisis ramped up, retailers, staff and suppliers came together for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2020 – and what a night they had.
