Breakout bonus
CONFERENCE delegates attended four special breakout presentations – thee run by major suppliers Camelot, Imperial Tobacco, and Mars, and a special how-to presentation and...
Spirited return for seasonal packs
Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Gulf fuels ambitions with retailers
Certas Energy has been supporting its Gulf forecourt retailers with its new technology innovations, helping to track the forecourt store and customer loyalty.
C-stores up business investment
Britain’s c-store operators are investing heavily in their shops, figures released by the Association of Convenience Stores say.
The ACS Investment Tracker says convenience retailers...
Williams moves in at Spar
ROY Williams has joined Scotland’s Spar wholesaler CJ Lang & Son as its new independent sales controller.
There are over 300 stores in the...
Police Scotland rolls out summer campaign to combat street disorder and youth drinking
Scottish Alcohol Industry Partnership's "It'll Cost You" campaign is being taken nationwide
POLICE Scotland has begun to roll out “It’ll Cost You”, the North Lanarkshire...
Batley launches biggest promo
WHOLESALER Batleys this month starts its biggest-ever promotional scheme with the launch of its Core Connect programme.
The scheme, which runs across the Batleys estate...
Spar Tradeshow makes a grand return
Spar Scotland welcomed over 800 delegates to its annual Spar Tradeshow event in Aviemore once again, marking another sell-out show for the fascia.
Scotmid shines in summer sun
Six month results offer plenty of positives
Aldi store fight goes public
Edinburgh protesters match discount giant in planning dispute
EDINBURGH Premier retailers Dennis and Linda Williams and their allies have struck back at plans to bring...
Search for sustainable solutions
TESCO and the WWF have been pairing sustainability focused start-ups with food and drink businesses.
Chisholm to Stephens, new sales director at Dunfermline bakery
WINNER of Scottish Baker of the Year, Dunfermline-based Stephens the Bakers, has appointed Ewen Chisholm as sales director.
Chisholm, formerly chief operating officer of...
Give a fair share to FareShare Scotland
Food and drink producers, wholesalers and stores are being urged to make last-minute donations to a special Christmas appeal being run by Scottish Grocer and FareShare Scotland.
Sales up but like-for-likes down at Booker
GROUP sales for the 12 weeks to 25 March at Booker, including the contribution from its acquired Londis and Budgens operations, rose by 10.6%...
Retail industry reacts to Scottish Budget
Industry bodies have had a lukewarm reaction to the Scottish Budget, with many organisations claiming ScotGov has not gone far enough to support the sector.
Positive news says Scotmid
Profit slips but underlying trading, including food, is good says Brodie
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid made an operating profit of £6m in the year to...
