David Sands joins Spar Scotland
DAVID Sands Group has joined the Spar Scotland symbol in a partnership that brings together two of the most well-established names in Scottish retail.
A...
FareShare seeks more industry help
FareShare Glasgow and the West of Scotland is urgently appealing for new suppliers to donate their surplus food to feed people who are going hungry.
Now is the time to work together
There has been no shortage of official analysis of the horsemeat incidents that took place in Europe earlier this year. A variety of reports...
Meet the Maker: Matthew Algie
Meet the people behind the coffee as Alastair McGrath-McElhoney talks working with Matthew Algie and the benefits to retailers of a strong coffee to go section.
New website to help boost sales
Help site offers advice on cigar retailing .
Pledge to protect cash
The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) is backing a cash payment initiative from product review and consumer rights group Which?
Without warning
In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
Growing the family
Famous Scottish biscuit giant Tunnock’s prepares for expansion to meet growing demand
FEW brands are as recognisably a part of the Scottish culture as Tunnock’s.
The...
Tetley takes a view on tea in 2019
TEA shoppers are valuable to retailers. Whether it’s a black tea or a more exotic blend, customers picking up tea in convenience offer plenty...
The Famous Grouse moves to William Grant & Sons
Premium spirits firm Edrington has announced plans for the sale of The Famous Grouse to William Grant & Sons as it makes a move away from blended whisky.
Baking up a hot one hundred
SCOTMID Co-operative and a series of local Scottish bakers are celebrating after the Edinburgh-based independent co-op opened its 100th in-store local bakery in Scotmid,...
International Women’s Day – CJ Lang & Son
Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
Snappy is Soaring
HOME delivery platform Snappy Shopper recorded record delivery numbers in July.
Growth back but not for indies
AFTER months of decline the grocery market grew by its fastest rate since June 2014 in the 12 weeks to 1 February.
But the 1.1%...
Director of food named
SIMON Millard has been appointed the new director of food at FareShare.
Colin leaves Pinkie Farm
AWARD-WINNING Nisa retailer Colin Smith has announced he is leaving the business he started almost four years ago.
