Rates reform study begins
THE man who is heading up the examination of Scotland’s commercial rates system has named the members of his team and has asked businesses...
Tips to tackle crime in store
The Retail Mutual shares its expertise
Retail parks charge ahead
ELECTRIC vehicle charging network Osprey Charging has entered into a partnership with real estate firm Ediston that will see the firm install rapid charging points across its portfolio of retail warehouse sites in the UK.
Searching for the very best
IT will soon be one of the most important times of the Scottish Grocer year.
In next month’s issue of the magazine you’ll find the...
Jail fraudsters says report
Horsemeat scandal study calls for much tougher penalties for firms caught contaminating the food chain
• Scottish response to scandal good • Horizon scanning...
A frenzy of new flavours
HARIBO has brought back its limited edition Frenzy range, offering a summer twist on its Starmix and Tangfastics flavours.
Now in its third year, this...
“Be nice” customers are told ahead of ShopKind Week
The Scottish Retail Consortium has enlisted the support of MSPs to mark the start of ShopKind Week (June 30th-July 6th), asking for shoppers to...
Muffins go on a roll
GOOD things come in small packages, apparently.
Mintel research on the UK cake market shows volume sales of small cakes grew by 19% between...
Insurance for independents
SME insurance provider Superscript has unveiled an insurance product that it claims is tailor-made for small independent shops.
KP Snacks aims to help shoppers share the right times
Sharing moments are on the rise with consumers and KP Snacks is pushing convenience retailers to make the most of this with the firm's nuts range.
Most wrong on sugar tax
THE majority of shoppers “hugely misunderstand” sugar tax, according to research from Nielsen.
Although nearly eight in 10 shoppers are aware of the new sugar...
Gluten-free from Yorkshire
YORKSHIRE-based snack manufacturer Seabrook has given its crisps a major revamp, underlining the brand’s regional heritage. The new-look packaging, released this month, also...
Vacancies down –but not in Scotland
Latest LDC figures show British shop vacancies hitting its lowest rate since 2009 but north of the border we go against the trend with...
Fun ways forward to the future
THE first of Nisa’s new format stores to open in Scotland has held a community fun day to celebrate its refit.
M Hanif Superstore in...
Searching for an edge
Brands adapt to meet the needs of a changing youth culture
YOUNG adults today are arguably one of the most diverse consumer groups imaginable.
With everything...
Good life gin now on sale
THE world’s first social enterprise gin went on sale last month, with the profits going towards supporting disadvantaged young adults.
Ginerosity is a craft gin...
