Drinks sales move off and up

THE value of British drinks sales has grown by 1% according to the Drinks Market Summary Overview, which uses off-trade data supplied by Nielsen...

Ain’t no stoppin’ the discounters

EXPONENTIAL growth continues unabated for the discounters, with new figures revealing both Aldi and Lidl continuing to post double-digit gains on last year’s value...

Inflation on the way

WHAT can retailers expect from the economy as Brexit and other changes take effect? Presenting the big picture, RBS economics adviser Marcus Wright told...

Recruitment blitz at Nisa

NISA Retail celebrated a succesful year of recruitment at its Nisa Expo virtual conference event held last month.
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Paltry retail growth

Total retail sales in Scotland enjoyed a little lift at the start of the summer, according to the latest KPMG figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium.
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PayPoint COVID push

PayPoint has rolled out a raft of measures to support retailers during the coronavirus outbreak.
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High street struggle

FOOD sales were the only shining light in an otherwise dark September for Scottish retail.

C-stores a vital economic pillar

Businesses praise c-stores at Holyrood

Shout about your store

There is still time to submit your entry for the Scottish Grocer Awards 2019

King cash … for now

IN one of the early presentations at the SGF Conference on its theme of Thrive in an era of change Steve O’Neill, group marketing...
Passion for local produce is one of three pillars at the heart of the branding.

Spar takes joy in celebrating local

SPAR has launched a new UK-wide brand positioning that celebrates all things local. ‘The Joy of Living Locally’ brand positioning launched in Spar stores last month, with support across digital communication channels.
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Investing in the future

Tom Slaven says UWG is making big improvements
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Co-op confirms a further three store openings for Scotland

Co-op has announced its plans to open three new stores across Scotland as part of new plans to open 18 stores in the first quarter of 2026.
Turadh Distillery boss Anna Robertson, Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Scotland Food & Drink chief exec Iain Baxter at the launch of the first Scotland Food & Drink September.

First Scottish Food & Drink September launched

ScotGov minister Mairi Gougeon has launched the inaugural Scottish Food & Drink September – extending the traditional fortnight-long event to a full four weeks.

Demands of the season

IN retail terms Easter and the other spring occasions aren’t only about chocolate. But special seasonal chocolate treats, sharing bags and gifts can contribute...
A range of chillers in a convenience store with a range of chilled foods inside with DoubleCool branded doors attached to the coolers.

Win DoubleCool doors for your store’s chillers

One lucky retailer is in with the chance to win up to 16 doors to get fitted on to their open chiller section with the new giveaway from DoubleCool.