Asda begins forecourt rollout
Asda has began it rollout of its acquired Co-op forecourt sites with the opening of 11 new convenience stores with petrol pumps across the UK.
Edinburgh Fringe visitors develop a taste for Haggis
Macsween Edinburgh has reported an uplift in its Haggis sales since the beginning of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival as tourists discover the Scottish delicacy.
Integrating a retail giant
BESTWAY Wholesale has announced plans to restructure Costcutter Supermarkets Group (CSG), following the wholesaler’s acquisition of the retail group.
No deal Brexit brings big costs
Importers would be hit by red tape and tariffs
Food prices spark alarm
Industry experts have voiced concerns after food inflation hit its highest rate in over 45 years, according to official data.
Swizzels set to meet the Veganuary demand
Swizzels has said it has ramped up the production of its vegan range of sweets, in order to meet a rising demand for vegan options during Veganuary.
A game of two halves
Scotmid year-ends show profit up
SCOTTISH independent co-operative Scotmid saw turnover fall but trading profit increase in the year to the end of January. It...
Store numbers up for Spar
SPAR UK saw store numbers increase last year, with total outlets increasing by 185 in the six months between May and October 2015 to...
Savoury success
CRISPS are a snack staple in Scotland’s convenience sector and for good reason.
With customers continuing to grab bags when they’re on the go or...
Multibuy ban ‘cuts alcohol sales’
NHS report claims restrictions on volume deals have led to a drop in wine purchases
THE amount of alcohol sold in Scottish shops has fallen...
PayPoint and Scottish Gas to end partnership
Scottish Gas customers will have to go elsewhere .
Blaylock is up for Jisp challenge
Digital retail and consumer goods expert Jemma Blaylock has joined the advisory board of award-winning app Jisp.
Local store helps kids to Soar
THE Day-Today store in Cathkin near Glasgow is at the heart of its local community. And that was recognised when it was highly commended...
Record breaking
Donations of more than £1m were distributed to charities and community groups across the UK last year through Nisa’s Making a Difference Locally (MADL) charity.
Allwyn sets out online lottery tasks
Allwyn, the incoming operator of The National Lottery, is urging c-store owners to visit its online retailer portal as soon as possible so that their is no interruption to the service.
“Where’s our Living Wage?”
Frustrated retailer Imran Saeed hopes he can secure some positive changes for convenience retailers as part of the Cross Party Group at Holyrood –...
