Booker cracks a new supply deal with Shell
WHOLESALER Booker has secured a new three-year deal to supply Shell stores nationally
Two more towns get their Greens
Latest expansion makes seven for Harris
Nisa and easy orders
NISA has developed a new mobile app offering its members a new way to place orders
No ‘Black Friday’ bounce for stores
SCOTTISH stores were unable to capitalise on the consumer frenzy around so-called ‘Black Friday’
DRS is dragged over the coals
DRS was public enemy number one at the latest meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores at Holyrood
Retailers raise millions for charities
SCOTTISH stores have raised millions for charity in 2017 according to new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium (SRC).
The SRC’s latest report, Supporting Scottish...
IGD predicts grocery growth this Christmas
The UK grocery market is predicted to experience 2.6% growth this Christmas with shoppers spending £33,3bn over the festive period.
Training and research firm IGD...
Final approval for Tesco’s Booker deal
The CMA has ruled in favour of the deal despite competition concerns raised by industry.
Business rates poundage capped by Budget
DEREK Mackay has confirmed the Scottish Government will alter in the poundage figure used to calculate business rates next year, while at the same...
Scottish Brands 2017
As 2017 draws to a close it’s time to take a look back at what has shaped the food and non-alcoholic drink industry in Scotland over the past year
Retailers react to Nisa deal
NISA retailers have accepted The Co-op’s £143m offer to purchase the symbol group
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.
2017 in review
Improvements on business rates but questions still linger over DRS, promotions, pricing and a whole lot more
Stores shift in a positive direction
THIS year may have been a bit tumultuous on an industry-wide level, but on a store-by-store basis, many retailers have made great strides in 2017.
A sluggish autumn performance
SCOTTISH retailers had a bit of a struggle in October
Six months of footfall decline
FOOTFALL in Scottish stores has been declining for six consecutive months, according to the Scottish Retail Consortium.
