Relief for retailers as sales rise
FOLLOWING the disappointment of April, retailers in Scotland saw like for like sales increase by 1.8% in May compared to the same month in 2017.
Mind the app when ordering
Mobile phones are an important tool to modern businesses, with apps allowing us to do more and more from our smartphones
World Cup bank holiday confirmed for Scotland
An additional bank holiday day has been confirmed for 15 June to allow shoppers to get behind the national team for its first game in the Fifa World Cup.
Industry leaders back FM’s DRS delay
Industry leaders from across the convenience channel have welcomed the new measures introduced by new First Minister Humza Yousaf, including the delay to DRS.
Drinks register ticks the boxes
Scottish Wholesale welcomes new regulation
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Wholesale Association Eddie Lynagh has told the organisation’s members that the new Alcohol Wholesale Registration Scheme...
Muffins go on a roll
GOOD things come in small packages, apparently.
Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...
Dreaming of a wine Christmas
THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
SG workSHOP: Project 4, Toiletries
The fourth project in Scottish Grocer’s initiative to help Scotland’s retailers get the best out of their businesses sees Becky Spencer, P&G’s shopper-based design...
Cleanliness will pay off
Retailers with coffee machines – particularly espresso machines – could be missing out if they don’t give them the proper care they need.
That’s the...
Awards Profile – The Innovation Award
Premier RaceTrack Pitstop Bearsden was the winner of The Innovation Award at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023. We've been catching up with retail manager Guna Sud and store manager Leigh McCarter to find out more about what makes the store so special.
Booker symbol groups to benefit from Beer & Cider and Wine Festivals
Booker Wholesale is set kick off two festivals over the spring and summer to help drive up extra off-trade sales for its symbol group retailers.
Small lift for Scottish food
GROCERY had an uninspiring festive period in Scotland, according to sales figures for the five weeks to 28 December.
Inflation climbs in wake of Iran conflict
The impact to UK consumers from the US-Israeli war in Iran has started to hit in the latest ONS data as experts believe the worst is still yet to come.
Giant grocers stuck in the middle
Symbols and independents grow faster than multiples as discounters set new records again
SYMBOL stores and independents are surviving the recession, outstripping Tesco, Asda and...
Energy costs push inflation back above 3%
A rise in the energy price cap has caused overall inflation to increase back above 3%, according to the latest stats from the ONS.
Hughes to provide off-trade wings
RED Bull has appointed Jon Hughes as off-premise director. Hughes has previously worked for Kimberly Clark and Heineken UK, leading teams across the grocery,...
