Golden Casket expands Aldi offering
Scottish confectionery firm Golden Casket is expanding its range of popular Millions sweets products for customers at Aldi.
Vaping as standard
E-cigarettes and vaping equipment are to have their own product safety standard in a bid to prevent unsafe products being sold in the UK.
The products...
Make the most of National Rice Week
Retailers have the chance to capitalise on rice sales with National Rice Week running now and National Curry Week coming up next month.
PayPoint promises new approach
But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests
PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...
Barr Brus up interest
Barr Soft Drinks looks to boost up some energy drink sales across the convenience channel with the launch of its new PWR BRU range.
Jobs fall as wages rise
ACS report says 17,000 fewer are employed in c-stores
HE number of people employed by the convenience retailing trade in the UK has fallen by...
Convenience in brief | Snappy, Nisa, Jisp and PayPoint news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Snappy Group, Nisa and Jisp, and PayPoint.
Facing up to customer contact – by the book
Costcutter has been piloting social media and now it’s ready to roll
FOLLOWING what it says has been a successful pilot scheme Costcutter is rolling...
Edinburgh Gin pushes importance of festive stock
Ian Macleod Distillers brand Edinburgh Gin has been highlighting the importance of keeping a selection of festive stock before December to target early gift shoppers.
Stay safe and stay trading
BUSINESSES and communities in several parts of Scotland – especially the north-east, the south-west and the Borders – have been hard hit in one...
Scotland’s top alcohol brands: 2. The Famous Grouse
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home alcoholic drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brand No.2 – The Famous Grouse.
Time to put health on promotion
Since 2004 the Scottish Grocers Federation Healthy Living Programme has been working with local retailers to boost sales of fruit and vegetables and other...
Hydrogen bottles a glass act from Bacardi
Spirits maker Bacardi has been trialling new technology that allows it to produce glass bottles in a more eco-friendly way, while other food and drinks giants are involved in a project to support regenerative agriculture.
In a world of EPOSsibilities
Retailers and manufacturers explain why a good EPOS system is essential to the running of a convenience store.
NOT all EPOS systems are created equal,...
MSPs to discuss MUP
MSPs are set to table a discussion on MUP on 6 February in a chamber meeting as media reports on a rise to the minimum set price to be announced this week.
Plain packs go-ahead
But tobacco giant to appeal court OK for standardised packaging
THE UK has moved closer to a regime of standardised packaging for tobacco products, where...
