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Retailing in the Isles

Following the publication of the ACS Rural Shop report, Scottish Grocer spoke to retailers in the Outer Hebrides to ask them what they consider...

Tesco ups its mobile game

TESCO has launched a new mobile payments app which allows customers to collect Clubcard points using their phones.
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Value lines crash through target

SIX weeks after launching at the Musgrave trade show, SmartBuy, the new value range from Londis, had exceeded its pre-order target by 41%. Londis...
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CMA gives Co-op green light on Nisa

Way clear for Co-op to take over Nisa business
Stuart Common and Mac Mackie.

Mackie’s rings the changes

Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new managing director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and abroad.
Andy Murray's puppy Bonnie is to be a Purina ambassador

A Bonnie start for Andy Murray’s pup as she lands ambassador role for Purina

Andy Murray's puppy Bonnie is to be a Purina ambassador

“Where’s our Living Wage?”

Frustrated retailer Imran Saeed hopes he can secure some positive changes for convenience retailers as part of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood –...

Discounters slow as Tesco jumps

Aldi and Lidl lowest growth since 2011 say researchers DISCOUNTERS Aldi and Lidl have seen their lowest level of growth in five years, according to...
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Experts discuss how to make c-stores more profitable and sustainable

In the third Convenience Conversation of 2019, the panel discuss the need for innovation to survive
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Health lead at Filshill

JW FILSHILL has appointed a new health and safety manager

Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium

Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.
A group of people between stands at the Spar Scotland Tradeshow 2024.

Spar Scotland Tradeshow sells out for 2025

Spar Scotland is gearing up to host its biggest Tradeshow event yet on 25 September 2025 as the show has once again sold out.
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Return of food show

SCOTLAND’S Speciality Food Show will return to the SEC in Glasgow this month
Barry McGonagle, chief financial officer at Snappy Group, stands on a stage with a blue backdrop delivering a talk.

Snappy Group receives seven figure investment from Virgin Money

Scottish tech firm Snappy Group has secured a seven-figure investment from Virgin Money as the firm eyes up further expansion across the UK retail sector.
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Bestway buys Costcutter

Costcutter retailers are set to join the Bestway Wholesale family following the announcement that the firm will acquire Costcutter Supermarkets Holdings Limited.

Paul O’Grady tackles the ‘12 Stinks’ of Christmas

PROCTER & Gamble has rolled in comedian Paul O’Grady and the London Community Gospel Choir to drive sales of its odour-eliminating brand, Febreze this...