Beast slays Petrol sales
FORECOURT retailers saw petrol sales slump by 7.4% in March 2018 compared to February
BFFF’s new man at the top
JOHN Hyman has been selected to succeed Brian Young as chief executive of the British Frozen Food Federation.
Hyman, described as a highly experienced...
Convenience in Brief | Nisa, shopper trends and illegal tobacco news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about Nisa, shopper trends and the illicit tobacco market.
Powering up the everyday choice
FAIRTRADE Foundation is encouraging shoppers to ask UK retailers to switch to Fairtrade in a stock challenge during Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February – 8...
McColl’s hits 800 but store sales slip
MANAGED c-store and newsagent company McColl’s Retail Group now has 800 stores across Britain and saw total sales rise 4.7% over the six-weeks around...
Liquid route to seasonal sales
As families all over Scotland prepare for their summer breaks it’s time to find out what the country’s beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks...
500 EPOS installs for symbol
Nisa reached a major milestone last month, with the 500th installation of its Evolution EPOS system
Mo adds new store to the family
THE first Scottish store running under Booker’s new discount fascia Family Shopper has opened on Main Street in High Blantyre.
Abdul’s 2015 resolution
SGF president lays out the organisation’s ambitions for the year ahead
by John McNee
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation Abdul Majid has a clear goal...
Sports lunch packs punch
Alan Shearer and Mike Tindall were just two of the sporting legends in attendance at the 2018 GroceryAid Sporting Lunch
Best in show
The Scottish Speciality Food Show 2017 brings an array of fine and artisinal products to Glasgow’s SECC this month
WITH exports growing higher due to...
Fine addition for Tesco
Tesco may be gearing up to launch another retail brand .
Consumers cutting back as inflation bites
UK consumers will cut back on eating out and switch to own brands to save money as food inflation rises, new research suggests.
According to...
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – United Wholesale Scotland
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
The time to prepare for DRS has arrived
With less than one year to go, Mark Brill, UK & Ireland VP sales and marketing for TOMRA, looks at what retailers need know about the deposit return scheme.
Struggle to keep the shelves full
Many of Scotland’s retailers have been struggling to keep shelves filled this summer, amidst an availability squeeze that has affected a number of categories.
