Playing it cool is not for fools
THERE are few greater pleasures than a cold drink on a hot day, and with the school holidays bringing consumers out of the house,...
Wheeler steps in as GroceryAid treasurer
Sainsbury’s executive joins the GroceryAid Trustee Board as Treasurer
RETAIL charity GroceryAid has appointed David Wheeler, head of finance and logistics at Sainsburys, to its...
Lomond snaps up Hall’s Direct
CONVENIENCE sector wholesaler Hall’s Direct has been snapped up by Lomond – The Wholesale Food Co in a deal which will see the two...
Making it on to most lists
BREAD appears on more shopping lists than any other product, says Warburtons, quoting Shopper Intelligence research from 2016.
It says wrapped white bread continues to...
Missions of the next generation
What is considered a ‘must stock’ in one c-store might be a luxury in another, but is the crucial essential ‘knowing your customers’?
THE nature...
Bags of choice for get-togethers
CONFECTIONERY share bags are one of the big winners in the continuing popularity of the big night in, according to Starburst and Skittles owner...
Get a share of the binge
TV trend boost for snacks
CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...
Striking the right balance on price
With a proliferation of price-marked packs now available across multiple categories, Scottish Grocer spoke to three leading retailers to find out their attitudes and...
Scots show soft spot for indies
Report reveals different tastes and habits
SCOTS buy more soft drinks than the average GB shopper according to the latest category findings by researcher Kantar...
More with less
Sweet sales without the sugar
DESPITE the sustained negative press about the sugar content of soft drinks, the category is still performing well according to...
Systematic approach
Choosing the right EPOS system for your business can be a daunting task. In this feature, two leading providers of EPOS systems offer their...
ATM: an untapped business ally?
An ATM in a retail space holds appeal for both businesses and consumers, but remains an opportunity many retailers are yet to explore. Below,...
Without warning
In the first of two articles examining the subject of cyber crime, Scottish Grocer examines the case of N&S Motors Ltd Jet Garage in...
A window into stunning sales
Firm says its new media screens offer brands 15% average sales uplift
CONVENIENCE store retailers across the country are reaching shoppers in a whole new...
Making people Appy
Mobile phone apps are opening up new ways for retailers to engage with their customers
IT’S been the best part of a decade since the...
Time to clear the air
The Health (Scotland) Act 2016 brought in a number of restrictions around the promotion and sale of nicotine vapour products with penalties for those...
