Nisa Expo

It’s so Nisa to meet again

Nisa’s annual retail exhibition was held live and in person for the first time since 2019, last month.
CCE’s 1.75l bottle, designed specifically for c-stores, comes in a distinctive curved bottle that echoes the shape of Coke’s classic glass bottle. Schweppes Summer Punch is designed for adults looking for a refreshing, fruity summer thirst-quencher.

Hydration nation – Coca-Cola Enterprises

IT’S thirsty work getting through the summer. Kantar Worldpanel figures show that, throughout the season, shoppers make 8.4m trips across the soft drinks category....
Pack shots of Heineken's global drinks range including a bottle of Old Mout Cider Berries & Cherries Alcohol Free, Birra Moretti Sale di Mare with a glass next to it filled with the beer and a four pack of Cruzcampo cans.

Discover a world of choice with Heineken

Bring the holidays back home this summer with Heineken UK's extensive range of global drinks options, spanning from Spain to Down Under.

Councillor Mo lands a double

LANARKSHIRE retailer Mo Razzaq, who with his wife Roxy owns and operates Premier Mo’s Convenience Store and Family Shopper outlets in Blantyre, became councillor...

Crime surge revealed

The British Retail Consortium has reported a rise in retail crime figures to a rate higher than that of pre-pandemic times.
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Butter love

Scots shoppers are much more likely to buy butter than the GB average, sales are growing faster and we love brands. THERE are mixed messages...
Retailers and suppliers talk.

DRS is dragged over the coals

DRS was public enemy number one at the latest meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores at Holyrood

GroceryAid Scotland branch has new top team

The GroceryAid Scotland branch has a new top team to lead the committee as it pursues fresh ways to raise both funds for and awareness of the charity.

App gains driver fleet

Convenience retail app provider Jisp has entered into a new partnership offering retailers access to a fleet of drivers
Debbie Nicholson, manager. Spar Boswell Park, Ayr.

Awards profile – dairy award (managed) 2016

Winner: Spar Boswell Park, Ayr The Dairy Award (for managed stores) 2016 – sponsored by Müller Milk & Ingredients Interview with Debbie Nicholson, manager. Winner details Size: 1,000...

Vaping profitability confirmed

The firm now has over 110 stores throughout the country
First Minister John Swinney receives a bespoke bottle of whisky from Loch Lomond Group chief executive Colin Matthews.

First Minister opens Luss Distillery

First Minister John Swinney has officially opened the new multi-million pound Luss Distillery, which owner Loch Lomond Group says will help boost tourism and the spirits industry.

TPD2 could cost 10,000 local jobs

Tobacco makers slam small packs ban NEW EU regulations on tobacco have been branded “illogical, counter-productive and poorly implemented” by the Tobacco Manufacturers Association. The...
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Cash crisis in Scotland

The top two areas in the UK with the highest populations, but no ATM or Post Office, are in Scotland
Scottish Grocers' Federation chief executive Pete Cheema.

Concern over illicit vape sales inaction

A new study has highlighted a shocking lack of targeted enforcement action against rogue vape traders across 11 major UK cities, including Glasgow.

Australian rules for Scots wine lovers

AUSTRALIAN wines are ace, ripper and bonzer according to Scottish consumers. Wines from down under are described as favourites by 23% of Scottish wine-drinkers,...