Convenience in brief | Stirling, UWS and CSG news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Go Forth Stirling, UWS and ShopMate, and Company Shop Group.
Craft beer ‘outperforms market in c-stores’
Craft beer options have remained at the top of the shopping list for plenty of Scottish consumers during the last few years, and 2024 should be no different – especially in the convenience channel, reckons BrewDog.
Petroassist UK offers forecourt retailers fuel solutions
Petroassist UK has been highlighting to forecourt retailers the benefits of the hi-tech fuel solutions offered by Petrotec with its AXON range and Hellonext EV brand.
Appeal to the pet shop buys
Petcare is a category where convenience retailers really can drive up profits, as it outperforms FMCG as a whole and shoppers are prepared to splash out on quality goods, according to Mars.
Gin Bothy calls for gin protection
Award-winning spirits producer Kim Cameron, owner of Gin Bothy, has called on Westminster to protect Scottish gin from imitation through GI status.
PMP solutions for snack times
Making the most out of your store’s PMP snacks section means offering a variety of options to suit consumers’ different shopping missions, say both KP Snacks and Rose Marketing.
Morrisons Daily appoints Henderson Tech
Morrisons Daily has signed up to a five year deal with technology firm Henderson Technology to provide its EDGEPoS system to its stores across the UK.
The scale of Scotland’s illicit vape trade
A new report has found that nearly 16,000 illicit vape devices were seized in Scotland last year, highlighting the scale of the illegal trade in the country.
Hamlyns does the eco-friendly paperwork
Oats brand Hamlyns of Scotland is switching to environmentally friendly paper packaging, while butchery business We hae meat has struck a deal with Iceland.
BRC reports huge rise in crime
The British Retail Consortium has reported a staggering rise in retail crime across the whole of the UK, highlighting the pressure on retailers.
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.
Retailers urged to review cigar range
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is offering advice to convenience retailers about how they can get the most value out of the cigar category.
DoubleCool offers energy costs solution
Chiller door fitting firm DoubleCool has been spelling out the benefits to forecourt retailers of installing doors on their open chillers as they can reduce costs and improve the shopping environment.
Convenience in brief | Mackie’s, Eldorado and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Mackie's of Scotland, Eldorado and JW Filshill, and PayPoint.
Staying home for Valentine’s
Lovebirds are moving on to a date night in the house for this year according to Aldi Scotland data giving retailers a chance to drive up some extra sales.
Make most of versatile beer brands, says Diageo
Diageo has been highlighting the versatility of the beer category for retailers and consumers – pointing to its own Guinness range as a good example.
