Shop report finds drop in staffing

SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
A computer screen with the VARS Technology logo on it is on a table with leaflets next to it.

Violence against forecourt retailers soars since Iran war

Reports of abusive behaviour against forecourt staff has more than doubled since the outbreak of the Iran war, according to VARS Technology.

Lights, camera, c-store

A Stirling store took centre stage for the launch of a new cookery challenge series on BBC Scotland.
Mo Razzaq, national president of the Fed.

Convenience in brief | The Fed, Jisp, Scotland Food & Drink

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from the Fed, Jisp and Scotland Food & Drink.
Exterior image of Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch and a photo of Girish Jeeva, owner of the store.

Girish’s Barmulloch store is set to change to Costcutter

Premier Girish's @ Barmulloch is set to change fascia this month as Girish has announced he will be moving to the Costcutter symbol for the store.
Jet Tranent station

Still going strong four decades on

Jet Lothian celebrates 40 years with fuel partner
AN 11-strong range of frozen snacks, including premium Chicken Poppets with the Red Tractor logo, above, has been launched by poultry specialist SFC.

Snack attack – SFC roll out new range

AN 11-strong range of frozen snacks, including premium Chicken Poppets with the Red Tractor logo, above, has been launched by poultry specialist SFC. Managing...

25 years in business

GLASGOW-based wholesaler Lomond: The Wholesale Food Co will celebrate a quarter-century in business this month, with a bumper tradeshow.
Mixed weather in August saw foods for barbecues and picnics sell well in parts of the month while foods for colder days did well at other times. Overall August retail sales growth north of the border was the best since 2009.

August brings best growth since 2009

Three month average shows Scotland has caught up with rest of UK as 2013 summer bounce continues SCOTLAND’S food retail industry had its best August...

Premium direction?

HOW should a typical c-store make the most of wine? According to Shaun Heyes, business sector controller – impulse with Treasury Wine Estates, wine has...

Edinburgh bans on-street advertising

EDINBURGH retailers with on-street advertising have until Monday (5 November) to remove them under new rules put forth by the local authority. City of Edinburgh...
Faisal Sattar says the MHouse MPos system is designed to assist c-store retailers.

Bringing a fresh feel to the shop

Bosses at MHouse Business Solutions believe the firm's MPos system will help to transform how stores run in the modern day.

Charged issue for forecourts

THE Petrol Retailers Association has raised concerns over UK Government plans that would compel large retailers and motorway service areas to install electric charge...
Bestway is encouraging Scottish convenience retailers to adopt its dual-supply hybrid store concept.

Convenience in brief | Bestway, SAIP, Co-op

Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Bestway, SAIP and Co-op.

Brexit hits Buckfast profits

BREXIT is already taking its toll on profits at Buckfast brand owner J.Chandler & Company, it appears, despite the tonic wine enjoying a 3% increase in turnover.

Low sugar rush

LUCOZADE Ribena Suntory has revealed plans to slash the sugar content in its drinks by 50%. Starting from July 2017, the firm says all existing...