Costcutter takes prize
COSTCUTTER had cause for celebration after taking the top prize at this year’s Foodbuy Awards.
Retailers make the difference in 2020
The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
CSG posts positive results
COSTCUTTER Supermarkets Group (CSG) has reported one of its strongest ever financial results
Food flourishing in Scottish stores
Food sales continue to perform well across Scotland
The tobacco of tomorrow
In the second Convenience Conversation of 2019, Scottish Grocer invited a group of retailers and brand representatives to Glasgow to discuss the opportunities and challenges posed by the tobacco category. How can stores stay on top of a constantly evolving market?
SRC and the Fed warn of tough times
Bosses at the Scottish Retail Consortium are warning of challenging times ahead after its latest disappointing sales and footfall figures, while the Fed has expressed its disappointment at Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement.
Awards host revealed
THE biggest night of the year for the Scottish convenience retailing industry, the Scottish Grocer Awards, is just a few weeks away and there are plenty of reasons to get excited for this year’s event.
Crunch time on retail crime
Future of Protection of Workers Bill hangs in the balance as MSPs consider arguments
Small businesses spared tax plan
HMRC overhauls its plans for digital tax returns
TAX reforms that would require businesses to file VAT returns digitally have been postponed.
Mel Stride MP, financial...
Spirited return for seasonal packs
Haribo packs in Halloween costume.
Sales up despite fewer supermarket trips
The threat of lockdown in various parts of the UK inspired a 6.9% rise in supermarket sales for the four weeks to 31 October, with a jump of 7.2% in the final week of the period
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
Heeding the call
Sometimes the best way to find out what’s happening in the world of Scottish convenience retailing is to get out there and see it...
DRS go ahead for glass bottles
MSPs publish their response to proposals
War disrupts supply chain
Out of stock cooking oil has cost UK retailers millions of pounds in lost sales.
Set to paint the beer aisles red
FAMOUS Scottish ale brand McEwan’s is adding a modern touch with the launch of McEwan’s Red.
The brand, owned by Bedford-based Wells & Young’s, has...
