Cash crisis in Scotland
The top two areas in the UK with the highest populations, but no ATM or Post Office, are in Scotland
Promotions on the rocks
Restrictions abound in ScotGov’s latest paper on tackling obesity
Concerns for Scottish retail
Grocery sales in Scotland recorded their weakest performance in two and a half years for the four week period to 25 May .
Raising a glass to the Amazon
A Scottish firm has been using whisky to help save the Amazon river.
Convenience in brief | Greens, Snappy, CJ Lang and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Greens and Snappy Shopper, CJ Lang and Miconex.
Police Scotland’s Online Crime Reporting Form goes live
Police Scotland has launched its new online crime reporting form in a bid to support retailers in cutting down on incidents of shoplifting across stores.
A meaty offer from Lomond
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co has launched a line of own-label products.
Local flavour in store
Scotmid has struck a deal with Border Meats to supply the new butcher counter in its Broxburn store
Value counts across nicotine, says Imperial Tobacco
Demand for value remains a key trend across the nicotine category as shoppers continue to feel the pinch of the cost-of-living crisis – and Imperial Tobacco reckons it has the right range for consumers.
Stores open for business
A raft of new convenience outlets have opened across Scotland in recent weeks, including three Co-op and EG On The forecourts, a relocated KeyStore and an independent outlet on Mull.
Profit up at Filshill
INVESTMENT in technology and improving efficiencies helped independent Glasgow-based food and drink wholesaler JW Filshill increase pre-tax profits to £1.3 million in the year...
Kicking off a five-year deal
Pepsico has kicked off a five-year partnership with UEFA.
Fruit still the flavour of NPD
SCiders take eight of top 10 drinks launches in 2015
What are you likely to be devoting more of your beer, wines and spirits shelf...
SGF launches Scottish Election manifesto
The SGF has highlighted its key priorities for the next Scottish Government to consider in the convenience industry ahead of the Scottish Parliament elections in May.
A taste of the curious
Edinburgh based sour beer makers Vault City Brewing has found the top ten cities most likely to try new flavours across the alcohol section.
Tech advantages of retail opportunities
Girish Jeeva, store owner of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch has been touting the benefits of investing in the new tech to help improve the running of his store.
