Convenience in brief | Asda, Aldi and SGF news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Asda, Aldi and the Scottish Grocers' Federation.
Retailers respond to the new Irn-Bru
AG Barr has claimed nine out of ten regular Irn-Bru drinkers think the new liquid has a good or excellent taste.
Misconduct can be a tricky dismissal
When an employee’s bad behaviour goes too far and becomes a problem for the business, managers and owners tend to feel justified in dismissing for misconduct. However, even straightforward cases can lead to a tribunal .
Trends for 2019 revealed
Mintel has outlined three global food trends that are expected to be big news in retail next year
Restrictions called for in obesity fight
Groups pressure First Minister to act in autumn .
Industry firms in top league
RETAIL and wholesale firms took 21 places in the top 100 Scottish limited companies list in the latest Scotland Ltd report from business advisory...
Heroes there for community
Despite the challenges of operating through the Covid pandemic, Spar managing director, Louise Hoste, said stores were consistently there for customers
Convenience in brief | PayPoint and Lomond Wholesaler news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together two news stories covering recent events.
Ready to take cash calls?
Are you set up to take payments from customers’ phones? While Spar UK and Co-operative Food ensured c-stores were in at the start when...
Mix up drinks options for sunnier days
Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) has pushed convenience store operators to keep in a core range of mixer options that shoppers can turn to for those unexpected sunny days in Scotland when they want to enjoy a drink in their back gardens.
FSS puts retailers in regulation spotlight
Scotland’s stores should be transformed to drive customers towards healthier produce, according to academics at the Unviersity of Stirling
A big year for porridge maker
Hamlyns hitting the spot in unusual times
The slice is right – Bread & bakery
Wraps, thins and world breads have shown growth but, as long as beans on toast and sandwiches remain staple meals and snacks, stores should...
Payments turn a profit
PAYPOINT had a lucrative 2017 according to the payment firm’s preliminary results for the year ending 31 March 2018, with the firm posting pre-tax profits of £52.9m.
Equi’s scoops Co-op contract
HAMILTON-based ice-cream producer Equi’s will now supply more than 270 Co-op stores across Scotland after winning a major contract with the multiple.
The firm will...
Behind the sugar rush
Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success
