Green by name and by nature
EROS Retail has expanded yet again, with a new store in Aberdeenshire under its Greens brand.
Why you need to ‘tech’ control
Major players in the convenience sector have been told how embracing advanced technology now is key to future success.
Lidl plans new distribution site in major Scottish drive
LIDL plans to more than double the size of its distribution facilities in Scotland by 2016 and to open at least three new stores...
No deal no option for retail says SRC
The SRC claims failure to strike a deal with the EU could send prices soaring
C-stores up business investment
Britain’s c-store operators are investing heavily in their shops, figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores say.
The ACS Investment Tracker says convenience retailers...
Celebrating 60 years of Spar
More than 1700 guests attended the event, with suppliers, retailers and their families pitching up to celebrate six decades of Spar retailing.
The thrill of the grill
SCOTTISH produce specialist, Scotty Brand, has added Scotch Beef Burgers to its portfolio in time for the al fresco eating season.
There are three varieties,...
The ‘vital role’ of c-stores
Reverse vending machine firm Envipco talks about the benefits of an automated returns system instead of a manual one for Scotland's deposit return scheme.
November holds out some hope
Black Friday and early Christmas promos see improvement on previous month but figures still down year on year
AFTER a tough year in the food...
Swizzels celebrates
Classic brand still going strong at 90 years young
Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Heeding the call
Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...
Sales worst for nearly two years
Sales decreased by 2.1% on a like-for-like basis compared to November 2017
Tobacco levy plans rejected
The big talking point from George Osborne’s summer budget for convenience retailers was almost certainly the news that a new National Living Wage for workers...
Court gives minimum pricing go-ahead
PLANS to implement Minimum Unit Pricing for alcohol in Scotland have been given the green light by the Scottish courts.
The Court of Session in...
The must haves – old and new
There’s no agreed technical definition of must-stocks. But some lines are simply expected by consumers to be on shelf and others should be...
