Spar Scotland supports World Athletics Indoor Championships
Spar Scotland is gearing up for an important role in the 2024 World Athletics Indoor Championships. The major sporting spectacle is taking place in Glasgow from 1-3 March and the symbol group is an Official Event Supporter.
New chair for grocer charity
BENEVOLENT society GroceryAid has appointed Ruston Smith as new chair of the board of trustees. Ruston, who joined the board in 2008, takes over...
Birthday revamp – Ski marks 50th anniversary
SKI is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a revamp, digital marketing campaign and new flavour of mousse, pictured.
To take advantage of the growth...
Reassessing booze prices
The Scottish Government has been consulting industry stakeholders on the effects of the minimum unit price (MUP) for alcohol.
Expert advice on ePOS system investment
MHouse chief operating officer Faisal Sattar explains why it is important for convenience retailers to choose the right ePOS system.
Crime focus at Holyrood
CPG discusses impact of crime on convenience
TACKLING crime against retailers was the focal point of discussions at the latest meeting of the Cross Party...
Sweet and low
HEALTH has become a major focus for many shoppers in recent years. As an indulgent treat, what role can chocolate play in this new health-focused landscape?
Supermarkets go into the dark
Trade bodies launch guide and app as small stores enter final two years of tobacco display
SCOTLAND’S retail industry has begun its journey into the...
Loves Local new record
SCOTLAND Loves Local‘s Glasgow Gift Card has broken UK records in terms of businesses taking part.
Season spoiled by break-in
Gang cost Musselburgh retailer £7,500 in late-night raid
AS if the Christmas and New Year period is not stressful enough for retailers, imagine being woken...
Holyrood sets its new team
Cunningham takes over department considering statutory deposit and return scheme
MEMBERS of the Scottish Parliament from all parties have been urged to support retailers following...
Category guides for Unitas stores
Unitas has expanded its retail advice programme with the launch of new guide covering chilled, frozen, grocery and non-food categories .
Camelot hub gets a refresh
Camelot has launched a retailer resource offering access to a host of new tools and information .
Let’s talk chocolate
When it comes to predicting chocolate confectionery trends for 2014, who better to ask than Scottish convenience retailers.
WITH chocolate confectionery, the possibilities for consumers...
Lanark site off to a flying start
FUEL brand Jet has a new spot in Scotland’s central belt after Penny Petroleum chose the brand for its Kirkmuirhill Service Station site in...
JTI appoints corporate head
CHARLIE Cunningham-Reid has been made the new head of corporate affairs and communications of JTI’s UK Division, the tobacco giant has announced.
