Sainsbury’s opened 87 c-stores last year and c-stores in the group’s portfolio achieved sales of £1.5bn It plans two openings a week in the coming year.

Supermarket’s £1.5bn locals

Giant grocer says c-store revenue is growing 17% year on year and plans to open two shops a week in next 12 months INDEPENDENT store...
Tesco van

Tesco goes electric in city centre

TESCO has launched its first-ever zero-emission lorry to make deliveries from its distribution centres to stores in city centres.
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Forging ahead despite rain

A WET February put the dampeners on total retail sales according to the latest SRC-KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor – but food sales managed to hold strong.
Total food sales rose by just 0.7% compared with February last year, according to the SRC.

SRC and the Fed warn of tough times

Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
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Post Office has launched a new consultation

The Post Office has launched a new consultation inviting postmasters to share their views on the future of the organisation
Chivas Brothers is trialling an all-electric Volvo truck.

Convenience in Brief | Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Chivas Brothers, BrewDog and Lidl and Miconex.

Future growth

THE sugar debate has spread into the fruit juices category with campaign group Action in Sugar claiming that the level of natural sugars means...
COTTISH butcher Simon Howie has given its Perth shop a major redesign in response to what it sees as growing demand from customers who want to shop at an outlet where they can receive first hand advice about the provenance of the produce.

Butcher sees local interest

SCOTTISH butcher Simon Howie has given its Perth shop a major redesign in response to what it sees as growing demand from customers who...
The Mentos Mint Fizzooka from Fortnite Creative is against a sky blue background with white lettering that says 'FIZZOOKA'.

Mentos drops into Fortnite with new rocket launchers

Mentos has played on the famous Mentos x cola experiment with its latest foray into the video game space with the new Fizzooka across Fortnite games.
Nisa's Making a Difference Locally mascot Maddie stands outside of Nisa Local store during a store opening event.

Nisa donates over £1million through its charity

Nisa charity initiative Making a Difference Locally managed to raise over £1million during 2024, cementing the fascia as a cornerstone of community support.

Fascias to stay the same after merger

BOSSES at Landmark Wholesale and Today’s Group have issued a statement to reassure retailers concerned by their merger plans. Darren Goldney, managing director of Today’s...

Man admits murder of Glasgow shopkeeper

A man has pleaded guilty to the murder of Glasgow retailer Asad Shah. Tanveer Ahmed, from Bradford in Yorkshire, killed Mr Shah in a religiously...

Grocers slam premium bond withdrawal

The Scottish Grocers Federation has condemned the decision by National Savings & Investments to stop selling premium bonds through post offices. Premium Bonds have...

Whisky bottler appoints new hires

The Single Cask is out to highlight the stories to be found with its whisky brands through the appointment of two new hires in its senior management team.

Alcohol Bill officially bites the dust

THE members bill brought forward by Labour Scottish Parliamentary health spokesman Dr Richard Simpson has officially fallen after MSPs in a full sitting refused...
Susanna de Lesu, commercial director at BAT UK&I, with pack shots of VUSE Doube Apple pods and devices.

BAT moves forward with a new vigour following disposable ban

Susanna de Lesu delivers solutions from BAT following on from the disposable vape ban to help reassure retailer customers.
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