Shell sign

Shell charges forward

Shell UK has set a new six-figure target for electric vehicle charger installations, to be completed this decade.

Empire Foods sets up its stall for Christmas

Specialist food importer Empire Bespoke Foods is urging retailers to be Christmas-ready this year with the launch of its Christmas Pre-Order Catalogue.
Almost 90% of shoppers consulted by HIM said they wouldn’t be doing a single big Christmas shop this year. Chocolate was the category that most (33%) said they were likely to buy for Christmas in c-stores.

C-stores set for strong season?

HIM sees major 2014 festive opportunities for local shops and CTP figures show how Scotland is different COULD 2014 end with a particularly strong Christmas...
Typhoo tea

Cash to grow tea

TEA brand Typhoo has a new shareholder in private equity firm, Zetland Capital.
DRINKS giant Diageo says it will invest £1bn in its whisky operation over the next five years.

£1bn worth of coppers

DRINKS giant Diageo says it will invest £1bn in its whisky operation over the next five years. The company, which has Bell’s, Johnnie Walker, J&B,...

SG interview: Elaine Bone, Border Biscuits

With 31 years and counting, there are few who know Border Biscuits like Elaine Bone. From school leaver to production manager, Elaine tracks the journey of a brand success story

Holding back the years

The search for eternal youth is presenting a new market opportunity for retailers according to one of the biggest players in personal care. Unilever says that...

Information is power

THE SGF Conference heard from the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing. The minister praised the federation’s work in...
Chief execuitve John Brodie, above, said it was a satisfying set of results in a tough market

Profit edges up at Scotmid

SCOTMID, Scotland’s largest independent retail co-operative has posted a small increase in profit and an increase in turnover in its first-half figures, despite what...
A product shot of Starbucks Skinny Latte Chilled Coffee is next to Adam Hacking, head of beverages at Arla Foods.

Starbucks brings a chilled offer in the morning

Ensure customers don't miss out on their favourite brands because of financial pressures by offering an in-store solution from Starbucks.
A can of Red Bull Curuba Summer Edition is next to a glass filled with the energy drink on a table with greenery blurred in the background.

Energising soft drinks with Red Bull

Red Bull has pushed the massive opportunity that the energy drinks subcategory presents to convenience retailers through its flavoured drinks range.
Two children play infront of a McColls store front

Morrisons snaps up McColl’s

Supermarket committed to retaining all existing staff MORRISONS has acquired McColl’s Retail Group, saving around 16,000 jobs in the process. Following a bidding war between Morrisons...
MHouse boss Faisal Sattar

Boost profits through data

Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
Ross Kerr smiles at a camera wearing a shirt and tie with a jacket.

Industry stalwart Ross Kerr dies

Prominent player in the Scottish retail sector Ross Kerr has sadly died. Ross was best known for his work to introduce Walkers crisps in Scotland.

KP checks the nuts

KP Snacks aims to drive testicular cancer awareness this month with its first ever retailer video campaign featuring SnacKPartners retailers.
Three people standing on a stage to accept an award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.

Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)

The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.