Rates relief extended
THE Scottish Government has announced it plans to extend 100% non-domestic rates relief to the retail, hospitality, leisure and aviation sector for another three...
Black Friday sales brought relief over the festivities
The value in Black Friday sales in 2022, according to the latest Scottish Retail Consortium-KPMG Scottish retail sales monitor.
Ready for a celebration
Fortnight highlights history and heritage
A celebration of Scotland’s larder, the Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight 2017 takes place on 2 - 17 September,...
Back in the race
Convenience has been growing but some operators had to hold off on intended developments while finance was scarce. But now projects are taking off.
IT’S...
Stores battle for the white stuff
Discounters’ milk share soaring as convenience outlets see four-pint bottle sales fall steeply
IF you’re looking for a product category that illustrates the tough fights...
Tesco goes Deutsche
Supermarket may launch its own discounter chain.
New look… but not yet
SERVICE-payment firm PayPoint is to adopt a new logo, but branded terminals and signs in stores won’t change for a while.
The new look is...
All the way down to zero
SCOTTISH businesses can find out more about how to cut waste and make themselves more energy-efficient by accessing the range of support and advice...
E-cigs look set to boom
Mintel says some smokers are using e-cigs to help them quit
European e-cig market could have reached £1.3bn last year
THE market for electronic cigarettes is...
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Tennent’s
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
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.
GroceryAid aims to inspire
GROCERYAID’s Scottish committee is inviting retailers, store colleagues, friends and family to join the industry charity for a digital event on Tuesday (2 March).
The...
Computer age checks are on trial
In a first for the UK, Asda has launched an automated age verification solution for self-service checkouts on a trial basis.
Jetting into five more years
AN independent forecourt in Dundee has become the latest to receive Jet’s new branding after signing a re-tie deal with the fuel supplier for...
Fascia and franchise offers evolving in convenience
The new year is often a time for reflection and change – even if some resolutions turn out to be more binding than others
Bakery leads surge in Scottish sales
HOME-GROWN food and drink is growing in popularity among Scottish shoppers, according to the Co-op.
