Festive cheer for discounters
The latest figures from Kantar for the 12 weeks to 29 December revealed Lidl was the fastest growing bricks and mortar supermarket
Employment law set for changes
We now have a new UK government, the first single-party government for five years. In terms of employment regulations what could be in store?
What...
Grocery inflation drops to lowest rate in two years
Kantar reports the lowest rate for grocery price inflation in almost two years as consumers flock back to the shops seeking promotions to help celebrate.
GroceryAid aims to grow charity in 2023
Organisers for GroceryAid have set out ambitious plans to grow the charity’s presence in Scotland during 2023.
Scotmid boss on top form
SOME of the brightest stars in convenience retailing were out in force for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2018.
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
Co-op is committed to cash
THE Co-op has pledged to protect access to cash in communities that rely on it.
Zapper enters into partnership with NFRN
ALL-IN-ONE mobile payments and loyalty technology provider Zapper has announced a partnership with the National Federation of Retail Newsagents (NFRN), which represents more than...
Players brings on two subs
PLAYER’S has introduced two new lines in what brand owner Imperial Tobacco calls the “sub-economy sector”, which the firm estimates will account for 7.67%...
Business as usual say tobacco firms
BACK in June, just a few months into the tobacco display ban, Scottish Grocer found that some Scottish retailers had spotted opportunities to manage...
Lidl launches a DRS trial
DISCOUNTER Lidl GB has launched a deposit return scheme (DRS) trial at selected stores, ahead of the launch of DRS in Scotland next summer.
Circular Economy Bill receives public backing
The Circular Economy Bill set to introduce charges on single-use disposable items has received support from the public following a consultation.
Figures all add up for JW Filshill
Wholesaler JW Filshill bosses have reacted positively after the business behind the KeyStore symbol reported a strong set of annual financial results.
Craft … a convenient opportunity?
CRAFT beers are hot (sales wise) and, increasingly, craft beers are cool (image wise). It should be a great combination for the coming summer.
Craft...
Vacancies soar on the high street
Scottish footfall figures fall behind UK
Mrs Tilly’s flies the flag
Scottish confectioner Mrs Tilly's has been highlighting its growth plans to further its presence across the convenience sector and build up its range.
