Convenience in brief | Greens, Snappy, CJ Lang and Miconex news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Greens and Snappy Shopper, CJ Lang and Miconex.
Gift and fuel card solutions for convenience retailers
The Co-op has joined the Scotland Loves Local Gift Card and Town & City Gift Card schemes, while forecourts specialist Suresite Group is working with EPOS supplier ShopMate to create a new fuel cards solution.
Retailers be aware of the right to care
Employees who need time off to look after children or older relatives can be hard to accommodate in the busy retail sector. However, there are certain minimum allowances that must be made by law. Dentons partner Mark Hamilton explains employee rights when it comes to caring for dependants
Mortons is on a roll with Lidl
Mortons Rolls has secured a six-figure deal with Lidl to supply rolls, cakes and an exclusive new range of savoury bakes
Educating youngsters about healthy breakfasts
The SGF Healthy Living Programme's Welby Big Breakfast events at primary schools across Scotland are a great way to educate children about healthier meal choices. Scottish Grocer caught up with the team at a recent event supported by Weetabix.
Time to get your entries in
SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014.
The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading reward and...
Selling the benefits of retail
The British Retail Consortium has launched a new initiative aimed at promoting careers in retail
McGhee’s highlights 90 years of family-run business
Glasgow-based bakery firm McGhee's Bakery has marked 90 years of the business with the launch of a range of archived images showcasing the business over the years.
Cash prizes for retailers
Eleven National Lottery retailers shared £20,000 in the first quarterly prize draw of Camelot’s new online rewards programme Site, Stock, Sell
Border gives one million
Lanark-based Border Biscuits has hit a major charity fundraising milestone, raising £1 million for good causes.
Men fall in love with the mirror – Male grooming
MOISTURISER. Hair gel. Hair straighteners. All part of a woman’s regular grooming kit, right?
Wrong. According to a new survey from socked.co.uk, 36% of chaps...
CJ Lang’s Tartan Army
The deal, which runs until summer 2020, will see Spar support the women's team as they pursue glory on the pitch
Society thrives in anniversary year
John Brodie welcomes positive figures for Scotmid as society celebrates its 160th birthday this month
Two masterclasses in creating gin
Two unusual and enticing gins have come to market that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking for aficionados of the spirit.
Belhaven assures quality in beer
When it comes to consumer's beer selection this Christmas, plenty will be looking to quality options and Belhaven reckons award winning ranges could be key.
Bags of attention for sharing packs
Larger formats and sugar free are soaring
