Healthy eating trend gaining traction
THE healthy eating trend is fighting fit according to figures from data and technology firm IRI.
Scotmid shows strong results
Figures show co-op holding its position amid tough trading conditions for retail
Retail focus for Epoints
DIGITAL reward platform Epoints is expanding its offer to retailers with the launch of a specialist retail division.
Get an edge with vedge
Nothing says Christmas dinner like Brussels Sprouts and in Scotland that’s truer than anywhere else in the UK.
Spirits stars are moving on up
It’s all change at the top of William Grant & Sons with three appointments to its leadership team in the UK and Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA) regions.
Call for clarity on EU workers
The SRC claims there are 10,000 EU nationals currently employed by the retail industry in Scotland whose future remains uncertain.
Nisa board recommends Co-op offer
The Co-op has offered to buy 100% of Nisa shares for up to £137.5m
THE Co-op Group has made an offer to purchase Nisa, which...
Nisa appoints interim CEO
Arnu Misra takes the helm as half year trading report shows sales on the up
NISA has appointed an interim chief executive following the departure...
The search is on for 2018’s stars!
We’re now on the lookout for the 2018 Scottish Grocer Awards winners and if you think your store has what it takes, we want to hear from you.
Wholesaler call for halt to Tesco-Booker deal
SEVEN of the UK’s leading wholesalers have written a joint letter to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) urging it to block the Tesco-Booker...
End of an era as Mitchells forced to close doors
Partners point to tough trading conditions and rise of the discounters
ABERDEENSHIRE institution Mitchells The Dairy Shop and Tearoom will close its doors on 26...
Nisa CEO steps down
Nick Read, chief executive officer of Nisa Retail Limited (“Nisa”) has announced he is stepping down as CEO, ahead of an expected formal takeover...
Wilkie waves goodbye to milk
Dairy industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie is to retire from the end of this month, it has been announced.
Government backs bottle deposit plan
The Scottish Government has announced it plans to introduce a deposit return scheme but it is not clear if this will apply to convenience stores
Over half have bought illegal tobacco
Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed
Nanny retailing?
Controversial research at the centre of the most recent meeting of the Cross Party Group on Independent Convenience Stores
