Plain packs by 2016?
RETAILERS and tobacco firms have reacted with shock to news that the Westminster Government will push forward with plain packaging legislation before the general...
Retailers Against Crime takes action in Glasgow city centre
Retailers Against Crime worked together with Police Scotland on its Day of Action initiative in Glasgow City Centre to deter shoplifters in the area.
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year 2022
The final profile for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022 saw us catching up with our Independent Retailer of the Year – Premier Cupar Store – and discussing the importance of keeping the customer happy.
The fight against crime
A BID to give retail workers extra protection under the law has taken a significant step forward
Nisa teams up with Fever Tree
NISA managers and experts from mixer brand Fever Tree have teamed up to discuss ways to boost category sales in the independent retail channel.
Held...
Becoming a cheese nation of softies?
WHETHER it’s to serve with crackers at the end of a dinner party or to shove under the grill for an emergency late-night munch,...
Don’t be late for refresher class
If you gained your personal licence and became a personal licence holder (PLH) on or before the day the current licensing laws fully came...
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Men fall in love with the mirror – Male grooming
MOISTURISER. Hair gel. Hair straighteners. All part of a woman’s regular grooming kit, right?
Wrong. According to a new survey from socked.co.uk, 36% of chaps...
Bags of choice for get-togethers
CONFECTIONERY share bags are one of the big winners in the continuing popularity of the big night in, according to Starburst and Skittles owner...
Sector key to economy
The vital role of c-store retailers for communities and the economy has been highlighted by the SGF’s Scottish Local Shop Report.
Rustling up some hot noodles
RUSTLERS Noodles Pot Snacks are the latest addition to the Kepak Convenience Foods portfolio.
Kepak reckons, drawing on Kantar data to 20 January 2013,...
The luckiest store in Fife?
A retailer in Fife is celebrating after selling a second lucky customer a jackpot-winning lottery ticket in the space of two years
Backing local food and drink
GERMAN discounter Aldi has launched a new programme to support up-and-coming food and drink companies in Scotland
Cadbury partners with Alzheimer’s Research
Cadbury has shown its support for Alzheimer's Research UK with the launch if its Memory Bar Boxes in a bid to grow awareness and support for the charity.
A window into stunning sales
Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift
CONVENIENCE store retailers across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...
