Nisa supports Kirkcaldy convenience
Avens Retail has opened up its new store Kirkcaldy with support from Nisa Retail as the new fascia looks to elevate the convenience offering.
Sweet fortunes
With just over a year till the implementation of the UK government’s Soft Drinks Industry Levy, termed the ‘sugar tax’ by the media, soft...
Spar Scotland supports football’s Future Stars
Spar Scotland continues its support for women's and girl's football as its Future Stars tournament celebrates its third year following the final match in March.
More Co-op for Nisa retailers
Nisa retailers enter 2019 following a year of major change for the symbol with The Co-op successfully completing its purchase of the member-owned group in May
Scottish convenience leaders welcome DRS delay
Scottish convenience industry leaders have broadly welcomed the delay to the UK-wide deposit return scheme (DRS), provided Westminster strives to work with businesses.
Prices on the rise
THE British Retail Consortium (BRC) has reported the first rise in its Shop Price index since 2019.
The BRC found shop prices rose by 0.3%...
Broaden tobacco accessories range, says Republic Technologies
Retailers who offer tobacco accessories shoppers a broad range of products are benefiting most from the continued growth of the £35million Scottish market, says Republic Technologies UK.
Thinking ahead: Ferhan Ashiq
East Lothian retailer Ferhan Ashiq’s new store utilises innovative thinking and new technology to make the most of a small space. Scottish Grocer paid...
UEFA Euro 2024 build-up – Taylors Snacks
Scottish Grocer highlights brands and convenience channel operators which are celebrating the UEFA Euro 2024 football tournament.
New to the village
Spar Woodilee is the first convenience store to open its doors in the development of Woodilee Village in Lenzie. For owner Zahid Farooq, it...
Spar Nairn sees a legacy reopening
Local celebrated the reopening of Spar Nairn on the Gulf Nairn Service Station following a refurbishment which has seen a massive transformation for the store.
Ain’t no stoppin’ the discounters
EXPONENTIAL growth continues unabated for the discounters, with new figures revealing both Aldi and Lidl continuing to post double-digit gains on last year’s value...
Imports land in UK stores
Foreign flavours hit the shelves
COFFEE connoisseurs can now pick up some Swiss favourites in UK convenience stores thanks to Empire Bespoke Foods’ move into...
Rumour mill rages
ASDA may be about to join its supermarket rivals on the acquisition trail following reports the supermarket’s US parent firm Walmart is considering a...
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...
Cereal gets even nuttier
KELLOGG’S has reformulated its Crunchy Nut cereal, boosting the brand’s nut content by one quarter.
