Allwyn launches ‘Set For 5 Years’ scratchcard
Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery, has launched a new annuity-style scratchcard game, called Set For 5 Years, along with a retailer competition to celebrate.
Scottish Grocer Awards shortlist revealed
The Scottish Grocer Awards 2025 shortlist has been revealed as we reveal those stores who have risen to the top throughout 2025.
Cheez-It gets a cracker of an introduction
Scottish convenience retailers have ensured that American snack brand Cheez-It has enjoyed a successful launch here, with major activations taking place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
Sainsbury’s and Asda deal raises competition concerns
COMPETITION concerns raised over the proposed merger of Sainsbury’s and Asda will be the subject of an in depth investigation from the Competition and...
RVM Systems talks DRS expertise
RVMSystems UK sales manager Gerry Mellor provides key insights across reverse vending machines and shows why the firm is a top operator when to comes to DRS.
Charles Wilson takes Tesco job
BOOKER boss Charles Wilson is to head up Tesco’s UK and Ireland business when the supermarket giant completes its acquisition of the wholesaler next...
Easter helps grocery to grow
WHILE SRC/KPMG figures for Scotland suggest March food sales were poor, major market research firms Kantar Worldpanel and Nielsen showed grocery in Great Britain...
Stuck with illegal stock
Data suggests retailers left with tobacco stock they can’t sell
THOUSANDS of retailers may have been left with tobacco stock it is now illegal for...
SGF crime conference calls for more cooperation in the future
‘COOPERATION’ was the word of the day at the second annual Scottish Grocer Federation Crime Seminar at the Police Scotland College in Tulliallan.
Speakers at...
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...
A retail take on Scotland’s future
IN roughly 15 months time residents of Scotland will decide Scotland’s political destiny when they vote in the referendum on independence.
And trade group the...
P&H picks up website award
DELIVERED wholesale business Palmer and Harvey has scooped an award for its transactional website.
P&H earned plaudits at the HIM Wholesale Awards, where it picked...
Why change is on the cards
If you’re jumping ship from one side of the retail chain to the other, picking the right product to supply to stores is crucial.
One of the family
38% of owners say they would cut back on their own food before their pet’s
WET is the way to go when it comes to...
Six figures from Spar
CJ Lang celebrated a major fundraising milestone last month, having raised £150,000 for charity over a 12 month period.
Are you a wholesaler?
IF a retailer regularly sells large quantities of alcohol to customers, other companies or organisations he or she may have to apply for registration...
