Hanging bags of sweets

Time to act on impulse?

Shopper Intelligence report highlights importance of price
Confectionery on shelves

Behind the sugar rush

Considering the reasons for store visits could be key to success
Attendees at the most recent Cross Party Group of Independent Convenience Stores

Fighting the war on sugar head on

Health concerns can’t kill confectionery
Selection of Christmas gifts for pets

A four-legged festive treat

Gifting for pets is big business
Puffin and doors to distillery

A tale to tell

Malcolm Waring, distillery manager at Old Pulteney, believes the key to selling good whisky is having a tale to tell.
Appletiser, Feminans Ginger Beer and Belvoir Elderflower Pressé

Mixers matter

Long drinks, cocktails and mocktails rise in popularity during the festive season – and not just any soft drink will do, say producers
Straw Hat wine range

Dreaming of a wine Christmas

THERE are few categories to compare with wine when it comes to consumers’ willingness to experiment and try something new
Confectionary share bags

Make it a cracker with confectionery

Treats take on new life at Christmas time

It’s decision time for Nisa

IT’S make your mind up time for Nisa retailers who will this month be asked to vote on The Co-op Group’s offer to purchase the buying group.

At home for the holidays

Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.

Inflation is lifting food higher

Food sales continue to outperform the rest of retail in Scotland as inflation continues to affect grocery prices.

Lidl not letting up on Scottish expansion

Discounter dealing with more local producers than ever.

Tesco ups its mobile game

TESCO has launched a new mobile payments app which allows customers to collect Clubcard points using their phones.

Raising the bar

Bringing bargains to Barrhead with Day Today.

SG interview: Keith Whyte, Mitchells

Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom shut last month after serving the community for nine decades. Before closing, we spoke to co-owner Keith Whyte.

Financing offer launch

Specialist commercial finance broker Christie Finance has introduced a new brokerage service for its clients with the launch of Christie Finance Unsecured.