Convenience in brief | Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland news
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Scotmid, GroceryAid and FDF Scotland.
Age checks on phones
The Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) has called for new age verification technology on smartphones.
Set to paint the beer aisles red
FAMOUS Scottish ale brand McEwan’s is adding a modern touch with the launch of McEwan’s Red.
The brand, owned by Bedford-based Wells & Young’s, has...
Built to succeed
The owner of Day-Today Overtown, one of the first Day-Today Elite stores to be built from scratch, discusses its first months of trading.
THE...
Young at heart
As Scotland’s students return for a new term and other young adults settle down for the party season we look at some key alcohol...
Food prices move up the worry list
One in three British consumers say they have no spare cash left after paying for essentials
RISING food prices are now the third biggest concern...
New head of trading
CJ Lang & Son has appointed Robbie Moore as its new head of trading.
Returning to cash
Post Office has recorded a new record high for cash withdrawals in a single month due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Nisa tracking app delivers the goods
DELIVERED wholesaler and symbol group Nisa has announced a 20% reduction in distribution-related calls to its helpdesk, following the launch of its new app.
Designed...
Refill system hits Scotland
ASDA has installed a self-fill station at its store in Toryglen, Glasgow, as part of its drive to encourage its customers to reduce, reuse or recycle packaging
Super score for grocery
A SUMMER of sun and sport helped to drive growth for UK supermarkets.
A boon to smugglers?
3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’
CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
Europe bans small packs
20-pack to be minimum cigarettes sale, No RYO sizes below 20g & E-cigs given regulatory reprieve
TOBACCO retailers in the UK will no longer be...
Mild weather sales up but food falls flat
WILD weather might have made for disappointing Christmas sales, but a lack of snow meant consumers had the confidence to get out and spend...
SGF publishes retailer guide to MUP
The SGF and the Scottish Government have published a new guide for retailers to assist in the transition to the new minimum unit price.
Nisa strengthens Scottish retail team
Convenience chain Nisa has enhanced its support for Scottish retailers with two new recruits to its retail development team in Scotland.
