Growing frozen
INDEPENDENT wholesaler Bestway has appointed a new category manager for its frozen business. Rachel Hartwell joins from the Musgrave group. She is now responsible...
Nisa appy with response
Nisa has launched a new mobile app, offering retailers the ability to place orders from their mobile devices.
GroceryAid takes to the stage again
Supporters of GroceryAid in Scotland have bold plans for music event Checkout Scotland in 2023.
Imperial Brands urges Government to prevent disposal of refillable vapes
Nicotine products firm Imperial Brands has called on the UK Government to strengthen guidance on vapes to discourage consumers from disposing refillable vape devices.
Springing aboard – New finance director for drinks company
CHARTERED accountant Mark Steven has joined Highland Spring Group as finance director. He has worked in the food and drink sector in the US...
Retailers in mind
THE Federation of Independent Retailers (NFRN) has shown its support for Reach PLC’s pro rata terms as the Daily Record’s prices increase.
May weather lifts the retail mood
Monitor findings show Scottish sales are better than before but still lag behind overall UK performance
SCOTTISH stores reported slow but steady growth throughout May,...
Convenience stores rank top for growth in ACS report
Convenience stores have been ranked as the most important service in supporting a local community in the Community Barometer report from the ACS.
Screens secure spend
EPOS provider The Retail Data Partnership (TRDP) has been heralding strong results for its MediaMaster Screen service
Forecourt Eye offers enhanced tech to combat fuel theft
Forecourt stations across the UK are set to benefit from a new partnership between Forecourt Eye and Facewatch to help tackle rising fuel thefts and retail crime.
Retailers react to obesity plan
Mixed reviews for Scottish Government strategy to improve children’s health
With retailers still reeling from TPD2, sugar tax and MUP regulations, the Scottish Government is...
NFRN calls for Sunak to do more
THE NFRN has called for Chancellor Rishi Sunak to extend his new energy bill support package to include independent retailers.
Following industry regulator Ofgem’s announcement...
International Women’s Day – Londis Solo Convenience Baillieston
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Scan & save rolling out
NISA and Jisp have joined forces to roll out the retail app brand’s Scan & Save augmented reality (AR) vouchering system to independent retailers across the UK.
Here for the banter
SCOTLAND’S biggest-selling beer, Tennent’s Lager, hasn’t been officially linked with the Commonwealth Games. But the Glasgow-brewed brand couldn’t resist giving visitors a special welcome...
The Fed enters talks with News UK following protests
Following a protest at News UK's offices in London and Glasgow and at its print site in Merseyside, Fed national president Hetal Patel was invited to talks.
