Time to get back to work
SCOTLAND’S people have voted to remain a part of the United Kingdom and now, the country’s independent retailers have been left to consider what...
Minimum wage to jump 3%
Cable accepts Commission recommendation
SCOTLAND’S retailers are likely to see wage costs rise in the autumn after business secretary Vince Cable last month accepted...
Can numbers down in 2015
POOR weather, the lack of a major televised sports event, and imports of drinks filled overseas have been blamed by UK can makers for...
Gluten-free from Yorkshire
YORKSHIRE-based snack manufacturer Seabrook has given its crisps a major revamp, underlining the brand’s regional heritage. The new-look packaging, released this month, also...
Name your own – Tour for Coca-Cola
COCA-Cola’s Share a Coke summer campaign that features personalised bottles of the world’s biggest-selling soft drink has gone on the road.
Kicking off in...
Nisa reaches charity milestone
NISA has been celebrating a charity milestone for its Making a Difference Locally campaign.
New partner for Tesco
TESCO, the UK’s biggest retailer, is set to enter into a “strategic alliance” with Europe’s biggest retailer, Carrefour.
The alliance will cover deals that are...
Free data for firms
Scotland's food and drink sector is being offered free access to consumer trends and data affecting the sector.
Scots GroceryAid team hit fundraising milestone
The GroceryAid Scotland branch has broken through the £100,000 fundraising barrier in a year for the first time – and the volunteers have ambitious plans for 2024.
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
Optimism on the up
LOCAL retailers in Britain are increasingly optimistic, despite many experiencing a tough sales environment and new costs.
The most recent Association of Convenience Stores’ Voice...
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.
ACS works with Exchange for Change to support retailers
The Association of Convenience Stores has teamed up with non-profit Exchange for Change as part of a webiner series to answer questions on DRS.
Multiples make a bold merger move
New business aims to cut prices by ten percent
Scottish food is under fire
FSS takes aim at ‘unhealthy’ options
SCOTLAND’S food industry could be facing increased regulation in future, if recent recommendations from Food Standards Scotland (FSS) are...
Convenience in brief | Margiotta, PayPoint, International Beverage
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Margiotta, PayPoint and International Beverage.
