SME loans come handy
Handepay Ltd, part of the PayPoint Group, has announced a new partnership with small business lending platform Funding Circle.
Awards Profile – Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year
The first profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 saw us catching up with Bread & Bakery Retailer of the Year Spar Market Crosshouse, highlighting the strength of the store's range.
Cup charge postponed
PLANS to charge a deposit on disposable coffee cups have been shelved as the Scottish Government dedicates resources to tackling the coronavirus
New regs are coming
A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Cross Party Group piles on the pressure
THE increasing financial pressure on retailers was the focus of the first official meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores, held...
Drinks misuse down again
Trade group says report shows there’s no need for minimum pricing .... academics say there is
SCOTS are drinking less alcohol than before and are...
Asda deal for Girvan butcher
Girvan butcher brand We Hae Meat has secured a lucrative listing with Asda
Visit the Pay Office
Consumers who pay their bills via Payzone will now be able to do so at nearly 25,000 locations thanks to a successful acquisition by the Post Office
Bradley Scanes takes on director role at AG Barr
Former Formula One coach, Bradley Scanes, has been appointed as the new people performance director at AG Barr to embed positive habits across the business.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 8, 9 & 10
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 8-10.
Step closer to regeneration
A Renfrew retailer is just weeks away from opening a new store opposite an Aldi supermarket.
Scottish Grocer reported last year on Mohammed Jamil’s plans...
Living the sweet life
THERE’S one word that comes up time and again when shop owner Jagtar Lalli speaks about his store – “theatre”.
When his family purchased the...
Boost sales through iced coffee
With flavours and prices key to many consumers, Boost Drinks bosses have been explaining what convenience retailers need to consider when stocking iced coffee.
Spar Scotland tradeshow success
CJ Lang's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made a successful return for 2023, celebrating some of the very best retailers in Scotland and provided some key insights.
NPD spree for Easter
Mondelez lays out 2018 plan
United in providing full retail support
Bosses at United Wholesale Scotland (UWS) are already gearing up for the Day-Today Trade Show 2024 – but that's just part of a comprehensive package for its retailers.
