Aldi Local store

Aldi trials smaller store format

Aldi has opened a smaller, 600 square metre version of its unconventional store model as it eyes up moving into urban areas

International Women’s Day – JW Filshill

Scottish Grocer is highlighting some influential and inspiring women working across convenience retail to celebrate International Women's Day.
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Concerns for Scottish retail

Grocery sales in Scotland recorded their weakest performance in two and a half years for the four week period to 25 May .
The fuel duty discount scheme gives a subsidy to provide a 5p-a-litre discount in approved rural areas. More approvals are being sought.

UK seeks fuel duty discount for more areas

THE UK government has submitted a list of seven new areas, most of them in Scotland, to the European Commission to be considered for...

Tortillas top take home

THE taste of tortilla chips is proving to be a big hit on the Big Night In occasion according to Walkers brand owner Pepsico.
Jolly Rancher sweets are laid out against a black background.

Jolly Rancher products recalled by Food Standards Scotland

Local stores have been notified about illegal Jolly Rancher confectionery products that have made their way into the UK market.
Cocktails serves stand next to bottles of Disaronno Originale and Disaronno Velvet with the Originale variant in a bar and Velvet cocktail against a summer holiday backdrop.

Disaronno builds the cocktail opportunity in summer

Cocktails have been in high demand ever since lockdown and Disaronno reckons this can offer retailers a chance for link-up sales and increase basket spend.
Asda and Sainsburys

CMA brings out the microscope

In-depth investigation for supermarket merger

Putting you in touch with the suppliers

The SG Convenience Conversations series resumes in January offering retailers, suppliers and a host of experts the chance to get around the table to discuss their views and share their knowledge.
MHouse boss Faisal Sattar

Boost profits through data

Hundreds of retailers have heard how making use of the data and technology provided by an intelligent EPOS can boost profits.
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Big changes at the top

There have been big changes at the top of Britain’s biggest wholesaler and its biggest independent forecourt business .

Market makeover

With a new refit, kitchen and the launch of its own in-store town market, Edinburgh retail chain Margiotta is putting fresh food and local...

In the mix

VARIETY is key to a big night at home according to Big Bear Confectionery.
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Bringing a bit of magic to c-stores

Creative media can help you stand out from the crowd .
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Prepare for new pricing regime

MINIMUM Unit Pricing comes into force from next month and both government and industry have been gearing up for the change by launching online guides for retailers
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Inflation sustains for January

Consumer inflation has sustained for January 2024 according to the Office for National Statistics, despite drops in food and alcohol prices.