Forecourt retail ‘flourishing in face of adversity’
Petrol Retailers Association boss Gordon Balmer has been explaining why the forecourt retail sector is a thriving and vital part of the convenience channel.
And tips on how to save
ZERO Waste Scotland has launched two new guides to energy saving for businesses.
Its Myth Buster aims to dispel what ZWS says are...
Awards Profile – Symbol Store of the Year (Single)
The Scottish Grocer team caught up with Daniall Nadeem, store owner at Spar Motherwell Road, following his success at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2024.
Bid to acquire Morrisons
Morrisons was the belle of the ball on the London Stock Exchange late last month, when its share price surged 20% in one day – following the supermarket’s rejection of a private equity takeover offer
Convenience retail chiefs voice fears over MUP increase to 65p
Convenience retail leaders are warning that the rise in alcohol minimum unit pricing (MUP) will hit struggling stores and communities, and lead to more crime.
Scotland’s Top Brands: 4. Tunnock’s
Spotlight on No.4 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Uddingston based Tunnock's.
Proxy purchasing campaign goes national
A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing adults from purchasing alcohol for under 18s has been rolled out across Scotland.
The ‘It’ll Cost You!’ campaign seeks to...
Bestway aid is flown in to Pakistan
Bestway Group has teamed up with Virgin Atlantic to deliver more than 20 tonnes of medicine to help the Pakistan flooding victims.
Innovative fundraising
Retailer One O One has teamed up with bakery brand McGhee’s to reduce food waste and raise funds for Clyde’s Cash for Kids charity in the process.
NY ban is slammed
INDUSTRY bodies have united to condemn the Scottish Government’s plans to ban large shops from trading on New Year’s Day.
Nudie Snacks crisps range hits Scotmid shelves
Innovative snacks brand Nudie Snacks has rolled out a trio of its flavours across Scotmid stores following the brand's win at the Scottish Favourites competition.
Packaging overhaul for environment
Coca-Cola GB has announced plans to roll out 100% recycled plastic (rPET) packaging for its Glaceau Smartwater brand by the end of the year .
Mum’s gone to tweetland
WHETHER they are posting baby pictures or sharing shopping tips on Mumsnet, women with pre-school age children are the most plugged-in social media users...
Support: what’s on offer for businesses
THE funding packages and reliefs available to retailers and other businesses has been changing on a near daily basis since early March.
A mental health lifeline
Carling has joined forces with suicide prevention charity Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) in a bid to increase access to mental health services
The spirit of special
WHETHER it’s fashion, timepieces, malts, or vodkas premium brands have never been more important. That’s the festive message from drinks firm Pernod Ricard...
