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.
An association for the future
New president turns attention to reform
Modernisation was the order of the day at the Scottish Wholesale Association 2017 annual conference, held at Crieff Hydro,...
Sweet fortunes
With just over a year till the implementation of the UK government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy, termed the ‘sugar tax’ by the media, soft...
A new style of retailing
From full-blown franchise store solutions, to parcel collections services, local dry-cleaning hook-ups, and opportunities to add a post office to a shop there are...
Aldi project complete
ALDI’s mammoth frozen and chilled facility in Bathgate has opened its doors
McColl’s Morrisons deal revives Safeway
Supermarket secures contract to supply over 1600 stores
SUPERMARKET brand Safeway is set to make a return thanks to a new supply deal reached between...
Disposable ban ‘is not the solution’
Industry leaders urge the government to rethink the ban on disposable vaping products following Humza Yousaf's announcement of a consultation on the matter.
Spar updates age-sales advice
CJ Lang, the wholesale and retail company behind Spar in Scotland, has updated its To Sell or Not To Sell training materials that are...
Growth in store for convenience, says Britvic
Soft drinks giant Britvic has laid out the opportunities for convenience retailers to make the most out of in its annual Soft Drinks Review.
Kepak pushes the ‘fakeaway’ opportunity
Kepak reckons convenience retailers can capitalise on the consumer demand for a 'fakeaway' through its Rustlers range of chilled ready meals.
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...
MSPs agree to MUP rise
The Scottish Government has agreed to rise the minimum unit pricing on alcohol to 65p per unit this coming September after the vote passed in parliament.
Footfall rises again in May
People are coming back to shops in Scotland, but they are still not making as many visits as they were in the same period two years ago
Forecourt formula
Carronvale Service Station in Larbert is the flagship and test bed forecourt of Certas Energy. Scottish Grocer’s John McNee visited the site and spoke...
Craft inspires new trends
CRAFT products and small-batch production are becoming important in many parts of the drinks industry. After aiding growth in the gin category in the...
Majestic is no more
SPECIALIST wine retailer Majestic will disappear from British high streets, as the firm is set to rebrand as Naked Wines
