Fuel sector strong despite oil crisis
Petrol Retailers Association chief tells of resilience in the forecourt sector despite rising costs of fuel and recent changes to diesel deadlines.
Time to put health on promotion
Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...
Low and no sugar in the ascension
Health conscious consumers drive sales growth
ALL things staying the same, the UK Government levy on added-sugar will come into force in April 2018, but...
Praise for fast acting Ken Inglis
AN Asda colleague has been praised for quick thinking when a young customer fainted in store.
DRS administrator unveiled
DRINKS producers, retailers and trade associations have taken a major step forward in the development of Scotland’s forthcoming Deposit Return Scheme (DRS), with the...
Camelot loses lottery licence
CAMELOT is set to lose the National Lottery licence in 2024.
The Gambling Commission has named Allwyn Entertainment as its preferred bidder to take over...
Star visits Spar
Scottish track and field sensation Eilidh Doyle was on hand to greet customers at Spar Halbeath near Dunfermline last month
Leadership changes at Tesco and Booker
Tesco and Booker have announced changes to its senior leadership positions as the firms affirm their commitment to developing talent across the group.
Round 1 goes to Holyrood
Whisky group vows to fight on as Scotland’s courts back parliament’s right to pass minimum pricing
SCOTLAND’S whisky industry says it will fight on and...
Set to open new jars
Flavour and health launches take Scottish traditional values to the modern spreads market
JAM has seen significant challenges in recent times. But Scotland has a...
‘Move with times or get left behind’
Knightswood Newsagent in Glasgow is ready to face the future following a refit so complete it has left regular customers wondering if they have...
Cheese fans do the continental
Kantar Worldpanel insight director, Scotland Amanda Brown explains that cheese sales held up better in Scotland than elsewhere in Britain last year.
WHEN it comes...
Pulling power of transformation
Scottish Grocer speaks to Post Office network transformation project director Neil Ennis
BRITAIN’S Post Office network has been going through a remarkable transformation and c-stores...
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
Drinks key to a great night in
PIZZA, curry, crisps, confectionery – all staples of a Big Night In. But while the food on offer is important, the drink options can be what make or break an evening.
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.
