Carabao partner of Hearts and Hibs football teams

Energetic approach to Scottish retailing

Energy drink brand Carabao has big ambitions in Scotland, and it has not been afraid to invest in activity that’s tailored for stores north of the border
Orange Bowl Of Vegetables

Small lift for Scottish food

GROCERY had an uninspiring festive period in Scotland, according to sales figures for the five weeks to 28 December.
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Supporting foodbanks

Inverclyde Tescos encouraging customers to donate to a local foodbank

Making the PayPoint

Scottish c-stores are helping to deliver important cost-of-living support through payment service provider PayPoint.
Colin MacLean stands infront of a Spar delivery truck.

CJ Lang boosts profits

Scottish Spar wholesaler and convenience retailer CJ Lang & Son Ltd has reported a big rise in annual profits.
Members of Lanark Business Group launch Totally Locally Lanark.

Lanark totals up the local touch

Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...

Licensing changes go to Holyrood

MORE changes on the regulation of alcohol retailing are on the way after the Scottish Government introduced a new licensing bill to the Scottish...

Lomond snaps up Hall’s Direct

CONVENIENCE sector wholesaler Hall’s Direct has been snapped up by Lomond – The Wholesale Food Co in a deal which will see the two...
Bloom in Profit display at a Bestway Wholesale depot featuring unique stands for the promotion including a host of brands and products.

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.

Deposit scheme is “bad for business”

The appointment earlier this year of Caledonia Public Affairs to help the SWA enhance its profile in the corridors of both Westminster and Holyrood...
Nisa ramped up its retail team

More retail support at Nisa

NISA has expanded its retail team by more than 40%, in a bid to provide more support to its independent retailers
Snappy Group has launched a new Irish home delivery app called Centra Go.

Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Snappy Group, Nisa and Jisp, and PayPoint.
Saqib Sharif

Stores shift in a positive direction

THIS year may have been a bit tumultuous on an industry-wide level, but on a store-by-store basis, many retailers have made great strides in 2017.
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Time to get your entries in

SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014. The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading reward and...
An energy meter that has been damaged by an electric fire after it has been tampered with.

Dangers of meter tampering laid out by CrimeStoppers

Independent charity organisation CrimeStoppers has warned retailers about the dangers of energy meter tampering after seeing a rise of the illegal act.

Summer’s cold hot stuff

SOFT drinks firm Britvic is inviting consumers to tea this summer. But there won’t be a kettle in sight as the company is kicking off...