Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
Lanark totals up the local touch
Businesses say spend a fiver and build your town’s economy
CONSUMERS in a Scottish market town are being urged to think local, buy local and...
Adelie pulls out of Kilmarnock
Closure could lead to 180 job losses
Booker posts 3.5% increase
THE Booker cash & carry group had a good second quarter, posting a 3.5% increase in like-for-like sales. Non-tobacco sales were up by 6.9%,...
Scan & save rolling out
NISA and Jisp have joined forces to roll out the retail app brand’s Scan & Save augmented reality (AR) vouchering system to independent retailers across the UK.
Forecourt sales worth £4bn
New ACS report shows petrol forecourt sector’s contribution to UK convenience retail industry
A new report has highlighted the importance of forecourts to the UK’s...
Scotmid continues to dig deep
SCOTMID has raised a six figure sum in as many months for suicide prevention charity Samaritans.
Shortlists for SWA Achievers Awards unveiled
The Scottish Wholesale Association has unveiled the shortlists for five categories at its forthcoming Achievers Awards that celebrate industry workers' successes.
Scots start for the bear tour
SCOTLAND’S capital and its Commonwealth Games city played host to a loaf with a difference late last month. Paddington Bear and a team from...
Irn-Bru builds up strength for rest of year
It has been another phenomenal year for the Irn-Bru brand, says owner AG Barr, with the firm now focused on the latter half of 2024.
A year to remember for the off licences
Legislation and shifting consumer preferences influence the market with MUP and the rise of craft both significant
Convenience in Brief | BP, Post Office and phone network news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about BP, the Post Office and the UK telephone network.
Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Snappy Group, Nisa and Jisp, and PayPoint.
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...
Convenience in brief | Spar, UWS and Belhaven news
Scottish Grocer takes a look at the Scottish convenience sector and brings together three news stories covering recent events.
We couldn’t do without…
Scottish c-store retailers offer their product and category recommendations for 2016
Asif Akhtar, Premier Smeaton Stores.
Key category of 2015: Basic convenience. Things like bread, milk,...
