Spar spooks it up

Spar is running deals on brands like Robinsons, Haribo, Cadbury, Doritos, San Miguel and a range of Spar brand items specially for Halloween. The symbol...
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More crimes are reported

Independent charity Crimestoppers has received a record number of reports from across Scotland in the last 12 months.

Facing up to the whiteout

Retailers step up to the plate in snow crisis LOCAL STORES in many parts of Scotland were among businesses hardest hit when the first...
(Clockwise from top left) Retailers Majid, Brown, Rajak, and Dr. John Lee.

More harm than good

PROPOSALS to limit the advertising and promotion of vaping products in Scotland have come under fire from Scottish retailers.

Charity pair take biscuit

Tunnock's has thrown its support behind oarswomen Sabrina Simpson and Leanne Maiden who are set to row 3000 miles across the Atlantic for charity.

In with the new

If your aim for 2016 is to open a new shop or revitalise an existing one, what in particular should you pay attention to? RECENT...
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A solid outlook for forecourt retailing

Petrol Retailers Association chief executive Brian Madderson talks filling station numbers, fuel price flux and signs of stability for the sector’s future .

Delivering every day – essential bread & milk

Welcome to SG’s annual quickfire guide to stats, trends, opinions and advice on the key categories that help c-stores succeed BREAD and milk may be...
Product shots representing brands who have ranked in the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland.

Top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland 2024

Market research firm Kantar has found the top 20 FMCG brands in Scotland that have been most chosen by Scottish consumers for the 2023 calendar year.

Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead

PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts. The Court of Session in...

Soft drinks giant launches 2013 PMP drive

CCE has started the year with a price-marking push covering many of its biggest brands: Coke, Fanta, Sprite, Dr Pepper, Powerade, Oasis and Ocean...
The Co-op's new £1million Peckish rapid delivery grocery app is being made available to any independent retailer.

Co-op launches £1million Peckish delivery service

The Co-op has launched a rapid delivery grocery app, called Peckish, that’s available to any independent retailers. It will enable more consumers to shop locally online, says the society.
PRA executive director Gordon Balmer.

PRA is on a journey with its members

The Petrol Retailers Association has highlighted some aspects of forecourt retailing that store owners should keep note of following its roadshow.
Black Friday queues

A sluggish autumn performance

SCOTTISH retailers had a bit of a struggle in October

Putting the store in the spotlight

Appy Shop has introduced a new white labelling service o­ffering retailers a bespoke app solution HOME delivery app provider Appy Shop will not be hogging...

NFRN delivers at Holyrood event

Retail group makes case for independents