Miconex managing director Colin Munro.

Miconex drives local and loyal way to profit

Colin Munro, the managing director of Scottish fintech firm Miconex, has been explaining the benefits to c-store retailers of two schemes that it runs.

It’s a co-op … but not as we know it

Clydebank mutual retailer joins forces with symbol group to launch c-store A new convenience store, the result of a collaboration between Clydebank Co-operative Society and...
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Partnership fights hunger

THE partnership between FareShare, Olio and Booker has already managed to deliver 250,000 meals of food to vulnerable people.

A reprieve on ATM fee cut

LINK, the UK’s main cash machine network, has scrapped a proposed cut in the fee that banks pay each other when their customers withdraw...
Scotland captain Andy Robertson was shown his mural made up of 5,000 cards.

UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Topps

Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
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Bringing a bit of magic to c-stores

Creative media can help you stand out from the crowd .
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Funding for the fleet

The Scottish Wholesale Association (SWA) is inviting its wholesale members to join a funding bid to replace their HGVs for electric and hydrogen powered alternatives.

BoE paper fivers finished

English five-pound note loses legal tender status PAPER five-pound notes circulated by the Bank of England expire tomorrow (5 May) marking the last day on...

Specialist retail for new agency

BUSINESS agents Smith & Clough have brought in a retail specialist, Paul Graham, to expand the retail side of the business. With more than...
Max Strong is the latest NPD from Walkers, aimed at attracting beer lovers with spicy flavours. Meanwhile, Pipers Crisps Jalepeno & Dill and Sunbites Veggie Harvest are both new products for 2018.

Flavours of the month

A look at what’s new in the world of crisps and snacks
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Spar Scotland Raises the Bar

CJ Lang & Son's Spar Scotland Tradeshow made its return in Aviemore once again this year with a show that helped to raise the bar of convenience in Scotland.

More Co-op for Nisa retailers

Nisa retailers enter 2019 following a year of major change for the symbol with The Co-op successfully completing its purchase of the member-owned group in May

Liquid route to seasonal sales

As families all over Scotland prepare for their summer breaks it’s time to find out what the country’s beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks...

One to watch

C-store in West Lothian undergoes full transition to relaunch as One Stop franchise THE latest One Stop franchise store has opened in West Lothian, following...
FERRERO UK has relaunched its retailer-facing website.

Overhaul for Ferrero

FERRERO UK has relaunched its retailer-facing website.

Get the prep done now

With a raft of rule changes for tobacco sales coming into force this spring, Scottish Grocer takes a look at how larger packs and...