Industry unites against takeaway ban
Trade associations sound economic alarm
SCOTTISH hospitality and retail groups have called on the Scottish Government to ensure takeaway and click and collect services are...
Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’
Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
SGF welcomes court’s DRS ruling
The Scottish Grocers' Federation has welcomed the news that independent retailer Abdul Majid has won his court battle with Circularity Scotland over the Deposit Return Scheme retailer handling fees.
New routes to the stars
BEER and cider supplier Heineken has updated its Star Retailer merchandising and incentive scheme, after receiving retailer comments from HIM research.
For the first time...
Not long till show time
THE National Convenience Show returns to NEC Birmingham this year from 24 to 26 April.
The show brings together retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and exhibitors as...
Hot food is a sales driver
Food to go can lift basket spend
FAST-paced living has become the norm for many consumers with time of the essence even when eating.
This busy...
Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq
East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...
SRC calls for business rates freeze
SRC calls on Mackay to forgo inflationary rise
Rustling up some hot noodles
RUSTLERS Noodles Pot Snacks are the latest addition to the Kepak Convenience Foods portfolio.
Kepak reckons, drawing on Kantar data to 20 January 2013,...
UWS showcases a strong United future with biggest trade show yet
Over 90 suppliers gathered at the huge trade show to offer retailers exclusive deals from the Scottish wholesaler.
Swizzels’ sweet shop for Christmas
Swizzels aims to indulge the consumer sweet tooth this festive season with its range of Sweet Shop sugar confectionery options.
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...
Barry Hanif, independent store, Day-Today and Nisa
Barry Hanif has been a full-time retailer for three years and is the owner of three stores: an independent in Falkirk; a Day-Today in...
New pack and competition for Greenall’s
To support the launch of Greenall’s Wild Berry Pink Gin PMP, the brand is holding a competition for retailers who could win £1,000 of Love2Shop vouchers
M Local no more
Supermarket giant closes the last of its Scots c-stores as small format portfolio loses 23 across Britain
MULTIPLE grocer Morrisons has signalled its exit, for...
A strong summer
Wine suppliers weigh in with some trends for the season
WINE can be confusing business, but it’s undoubtedly a summer hit and one worth stocking.
To...
