A group of children celebrate holding Cadbury Christmas Selection boxes with Santa Claus celebrating with them.

KeyStore spreads festive cheer in local nurseries

Scottish symbol chain KeyStore is encouraging its customers to get into the giving spirit this Christmas by supporting local nurseries across Scotland.

Companies lose plain packs battle

The Court of Appeal has dismissed a case brought by some of Britain’s largest tobacco companies over the Westminster Government’s plain packaging rules. In its...

Bells builds board to help expansion

Third generation family members take roles

Subs and stamps grow the family

Mo Razzaq’s store in High Blantyre was one of the first in Scotland to open under the Family Shopper fascia. The store recently underwent...
Kathryn Neil, programme director of the Healthy Living Programme, stands next to a child outside Spar Mastrick. Neil holds a bottle of water in each hand and the child holds a banana up to his mouth to look like a smile.

Seven Spar stores hit Premium status with Healthy Living Programme

Seven Spar Scotland stores have been awarded Premium Status from the Healthy Living Programme for their support in driving health across local areas.

Margin call

For several years some argued that prominent use of PMPs on c-stores’ tobacco gantries gave convenience outlets an advantage over supermarkets, especially after large...

Growing again at Scotmid

Food sales performance said to be “ahead of the market” SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent co-operative, has announced a return to growth, reporting a £5.5m operating...
woman thinking in a grocery store

Retail recovery is fragile

While inflation reached new heights, Scottish sales managed to stay positive at the start of the year, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium-KPMG retail sales monitor.
Sir Boyd Tunnock receiving his award from the Salvation Army

Salvation Army bestows its highest civilian award to Sir Boyd Tunnock

Thomas Tunnock’s grandson is thanked for his efforts to help the Salvation Army Sir Boyd Tunnock, grandson of Thomas Tunnock and managing director of the...
woman vaping

Public vape site launches

Yorkshire-based tech firm TechStream Group Ltd has published the UK’s largest public database of all legally listed vape products.

Heard it on the grapevine

THINGS are changing in the wine market and retailers offering more unusual grapes could do well in 2018

Nisa board recommends Co-op offer

The Co-op has offered to buy 100% of Nisa shares for up to £137.5m THE Co-op Group has made an offer to purchase Nisa, which...

Report says tax sugar goods

PRESSURE to tax food and drinks containing substantial amounts of sugar appears to be rising. The Westminster parliament was petitioned to hold a debate...
Cadbury has launched a range of limited-edition Dairy Milk Bars and StarBar Duo.

Cadbury celebrates 200 years of providing treats

As Cadbury celebrates its 200th anniversary, Mondelēz International explains why the chocolate brand is ideal for meeting indulgent big night in shopping missions.
Bottle with COVID-19 vaccine written on it

Vaccine lifts confidence

SHOPPER confidence was given a welcome shot in the arm by the roll out of the UK’s Covid-19 vaccination programme
Colin Munro, Micronex MD

Gifts give a lift to retail

The firm behind the town and city gift card initiative has revealed independent retail and hospitality businesses were the most popular on the platform.