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
Profit boost for Filshill
JW Filshill record increased operating profit of £1.1m in the year to January 31, 2017
Caution amid good growth
Figures for the four weeks to 26 August found Scottish sales increased by 1.9% on a like-for-like basis compared to August 2016
Job done at logistics site
GRAHAM’S the Family Dairy has officially opened its new logistics facility depot
Food fraud a real concern
ONE in five shoppers are most likely to blame the retailer in cases of food fraud, a new report has found.
FSS backs store change to fight obesity
SCOTLAND’S public sector food body has reiterated its call for measures to change the way products are promoted in stores, to help battle obesity.
Aldi goes after Ayrshire pork
AYRSHIRE-based pork producer Robertson’s Fine Foods has secured a £625,000 contract to supply Aldi’s 75 store strong Scottish estate
Hotelier develops c-store ambitions
Roy and Theresa McIntosh are bitten by convenience bug
Shortbread with a large heart
PATERSON Arran has hit a six figure milestone in its efforts for Macmillan Cancer Support, raising £100k for the charity in one year.
No deal no option for retail says SRC
The SRC claims failure to strike a deal with the EU could send prices soaring
Encouraging signs for Booker
THE latest trading figures published by Booker Group paint a mixed picture with poor tobacco sales
High prices are driving results
SUPERMARKET growth has hit heady heights not seen for four years thanks to the longest period of sustained healthy growth for the sector since May 2013.
