Brexit impacts grocery sales
Shoppers have already started stockpiling food in the face of uncertainty
HLP teams up with Snappy Shopper to deliver free bananas
The Healthy Living Programme has strengthened its commitment to delivering wellbeing across Scotland through its new partnership with Snappy Shopper by offering free bananas through the app.
The age of value – Making the best of tobacco
There’s often a lot of news about tobacco. But it’s important to remember that, in normal commercial terms, it’s a vitally important product category...
Brains trust
EXPERIENCE and ideas come together in the newest editorial events from Scottish Grocer.
The SG Convenience Conversations are in-depth discussions between experienced retailers and experts...
Hurdles to hop in Booker merger
Tesco deal comes under competition scrutiny
TESCO’S proposed merger with Booker could lead to a “substantial lessening of competition”, the UK Competition and Markets Authority...
It’s a dog’s life and a good life
Petcare becomes key area as dog food sales top £1bn and treats sales soar
RECESSION? What recession ask the nation’s dogs, who are enjoying luxury...
Scotfresh aims for 15 stores
INDEPENDENT c-store chain Dynamic Retail, the company behind Scotfresh, has revealed plans to have 15 stores under the fascia by this time next year.
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Mini market forces
No two c-stores are absolutely alike and the term ‘convenience store essential’ can mean different things to different people. Scottish Grocer visited two very...
Food to go fever grips Scotland
A busy old time for shopfitter Vertex
Promotions ban plan is pulled
THE Scottish Government has put controversial plans to restrict in-store promotions on ice.
Foods deemed high in fat, salt and sugar were in line for...
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Trade groups slam raise in minimum wage
BODIES representing independent retailers north and south of the border have criticised the Westminster government’s decision to increase the minimum wage by 12p an...
Allwyn showcases new National Lottery terminal at NCS
The National Lottery operator Allwyn allowed retailers the chance to get hands-on experience with its new state-of-the-art Wave terminals at the NCS.
Awarding returns for Innis & Gunn
Scottish craft beer brewery Innis & Gunn has picked up six awards across a range of prestigious titles marking a strong year for its range.
Hancocks sets out summer Sweetest Day event for retailers
Leading confectionery wholesaler Hancocks has announced its next Sweetest Day event for retailers this summer on 10 July.
Going further with food to go
Advice on how to make the most of snacking .
