Linking up cash with consumers
New app shows where cash can be accessed .
Category in good health
Firms see bright future ahead
Every category has its moment and for functional and energy drinks, that moment could well be now.
With sales in growth...
An ambitious charity goal
Scotmid is on a mission, as the Scottish co-operative retailer seeks to raise £350,000 to support Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS)
Girish’s Barmulloch store is set to change to Costcutter
Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch is set to change fascia this month as Girish has announced he will be moving to the Costcutter symbol for the store.
Serving up hot stuff – essential FTG
SOME of the most experienced researchers covering the convenience retail industry are convinced we’ll see major changes soon. One of the predictions is that...
Miniature cigar sales gain momentum
Convenience retailers could be losing out when it comes to their cigar range, leaving
supermarkets to the lion’s share of category sales.
Posh nosh coming to Glasgow
Fine food will be on display at the SEC Glasgow in January, with the return of Scotland’s Speciality Food Show.
SGF highlights pressure on retailers at Mini Summit
Industry representatives and retailers from across Scotland gathered to discuss the changes to regulations heading to the Scottish convenience sector at the SGF's annual Mini Summit event.
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
New foods set to get with the programme
Ross Kerr is director of the SGF Healthy Living Programme, which has just received new Scottish Government funding. Patrick Duffy found out more.
The sg...
Hot food is a sales driver
Food to go can lift basket spend
FAST-paced living has become the norm for many consumers with time of the essence even when eating.
This busy...
Booker cracks a new supply deal with Shell
WHOLESALER Booker has secured a new three-year deal to supply Shell stores nationally
Your top-selling Scottish brands
WHICH are the Scottish food, drink and alcohol brands that Scots shoppers love?
Once again Scottish Grocer has teamed up with leading market research...
Costcutter on the tube
SYMBOL operation Costcutter Supermarkets Group reckons it’s punching above its digital communications weight to the benefit of its retailers.
The firm says its latest YouTube...
Scotland’s top brands: 31-40
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 31-40.
Slowdown as summer stalls
It might still technically be in growth, but the UK grocery sector is continuing to suffer from a slowdown .
