Bagged and tagged
IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores.
Stores under...
Co-op confirms a further three store openings for Scotland
Co-op has announced its plans to open three new stores across Scotland as part of new plans to open 18 stores in the first quarter of 2026.
Amazon store open in London
DIGITAL retail giant Amazon has opened a new till-less store concept in London.
Sodastream looks to inspire the day
Sodastream has teamed up with an artist and neuroscientist to help stimulate consumers minds and encourage more productive daydreams.
Spirits surge
Beer knocked from number two spot
TAX receipts from spirits sales have nosed ahead of revenue raised from beer duty for the first time ever,...
Make the best of the bag charge
IT’S too soon to gauge the impact of the Scottish Government’s carrier bag charge, introduced in October, but it is hoped that by the...
Awards profile – Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016
Brothers find accessories add to profit and customer appeal
Winner Family Shopper, Motherwell
Tobacco Accessories Retailer of the Year 2016
Sponsored by Republic Technologies UK. Interview with...
Family business goes the extra mile
HIGHLAND Spar retailers Emma and Hector Maclean have been going the extra mile to support their community during the coronavirus crisis.
The pair, along with...
Chance to win a Scotmid listing
SCOTMID has joined forces with Scotland Food & Drink to launch a new competition promoting local produce.
Food and drink suppliers across Scotland are being...
A sandwich evolution
With school summer holidays coming to an end parents will be thinking about what to give the kids for school lunch. But lunchboxes also...
Scotmid adds value to the package
Store segmentation takes a new direction as independent co-op opens revamped store with discount angle
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid is taking segmentation of its...
Sweet, sure, steady
CONFECTIONERY is a mainstay of most c-stores’ product ranges and chocolate in all its variety of styles, types and sizes accounts for the majority...
Happy Holidays from the Scottish Grocer
The team at the Scottish Grocer would like to wish you and the whole team a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
bp deepens relationship with Felix
Global energy firm bp has extended its partnership with food redistribution charity Felix with a further investment in the charity.
Symbols are vying for your business
Scottish fascia groups have touted the strengths of their various symbols and how retailers can benefit from them, should store owners be looking to swap out in the new year.
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
