Equi’s Ice Cream secures Tesco listing
Scottish ice cream brand Equi's has announced a major new listing across Tesco stores in Scotland as the firm builds on its target turnover goal.
Passing the golden torch
AFTER 58 years at the helm, Douglas Rae, founder and managing director of Golden Casket Confectionery has announced his decision to retire.
One million bags saved
EG Group has hit a major milestone in its partnership with Too Good To Go.
FTG is the new fuel
The main reason for shoppers visiting a forecourt is now food to go, according to convenience retailing industry analyst HIM Research & Consulting
Chaos at the Co-op
THE turmoil surrounding Britain’s largest mutual retailer The Co-operative showed no sign of abating late last month after the giant group announced a...
Thompson is back in store
MORNING Noon and Night’s Stephen Thompson has launched a new retail brand, with plans to open at least 30 stores.
Greens of Fraserburgh donates £1,000 to local community
Aberdeenshire community store Greens of Fraserburgh has donated £1,000 towards a local accessible beach project as part of its Heart of the Community funding.
Rates relief measures a “sticking plaster”
THE Scottish Retail Consortium has hit out at Scottish Government finance secretary Derek Mackay for taking a “sticking plaster” approach to the business rates...
Tayto banks on the price point in convenience
The Tayto Group remains committed to delivering more punch per crunch with PMP packs of its crisps remaining set at £1 for sharing packs.
Highlands come to Africa
Eighteen adventurous Highland Spring employees have completed a two-week project in Tanzania to build homes for those in need
A smart range will get results
Roust offers retailers spirited advice
VODKA is still a major player in the convenience sector despite recent dips in sales, according to European drinks producer...
Seeking excellence – SGF Conference
THE conference of Scotland’s convenience retailers’ representative group, the Scottish Grocers’ Federation, took on a new style this year.
The single-day business event mixed a...
Donation proves Biggar and better
BIG-HEARTED staff and customers at Brownlies Best-one convenience store in Biggar have raised more than £1,300 for Macmillan Cancer Support. Owners Bruce and Donna...
PayPoint launches refer a friend
PAYPOINT has introduced a new ‘refer a friend’ reward scheme for existing partners as it seeks to recruit new retailers to the platform.
The promotion,...
Wilson: Londis buy will help indies
ONE of the SWA conference’s most warmly received speakers was Booker CEO Charles Wilson, who gave a presentation on his company’s recent acquisition of...
Spar… as seen on TV
Symbol group Spar went on air last month with its latest media campaign, a programme that includes three bursts of ads.
The activity runs on...
