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Scottish convenience remains in growth ahead of the UK

The Scottish convenience sector was the only region to show a sales growth out of the whole of the UK, according to a new report from Talysis.

Industry legend will be sorely missed

IT is with great regret that we must report that John Drummond has passed away. John was a true legend of Scottish retailing but, far...
Spar offers a variety of packages and credit terms from co-investment in store refurbishment to franchise agreements.

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Discussions with the Post Office, Subway, Cuisine de France and Costa Coffee Point of sale that signals value with price comparisons to the major multiples Franchise...

Online sales set to dominate vaping?

THE use of e-cigarettes and, in particular, vaping equipment and liquids is growing but traditional stores may find it difficult to compete for sales...

Resources from Unitas

Unitas Wholesale has unveiled two new Plan for Profit category guides for 2021

Frightfully fun sized

Wrigley rolls out more seasonal confectionery.
Asda has opened 21 new Express convenience stores in recent weeks.

Convenience in brief | Asda, Aldi and SGF news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Asda, Aldi and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Britvic is running a Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers.

Britvic run Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers

Britvic is marking the Pepsi rebrand with a Pepsi MAX competition for convenience retailers. Running from 7 February to 1 March, it will reward ambitious retailers and you can find out more here.
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ACS kicks off campaign on Generational Tobacco Ban

The ACS has kicked off a new informative campaign about the incoming Generational Tobacco Ban, set to come into force in January 2027.

Stepping up fight against cyber crime

THE British Retail Consortium has launched a cyber security ‘toolkit’ with a range of recommendations for retail businesses to help them protect themselves and...
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Food sales falling in Scotland

Total food sales in Scotland for the five weeks to 30 March were in year-on-year decline, bucking the recent trends of food price inflation

Nisa has eyes on forecourt shops

Symbol sets out its stall for independent retailers

National insurance rates to rise

FROM 6 April 2022 to 5 April 2023, National Insurance contributions will increase by 1.25%, cutting pay packets and adding to retailer wage bills.
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Summer in the best way

Best-one has launched a new marketing campaign .
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Change to survive

Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...

Smokehead is out to rethink drinking

Smokehead whisky is out to reinvent the way we drink whisky by changing the shape of the glass after partnering with Blown Away winner Elliot Walker.