New directions
We ask some of Scotland’s young c-store retailers about their businesses and the key issues of the day.
We’re looking for new generation retailers and...
Can numbers down in 2015
POOR weather, the lack of a major televised sports event, and imports of drinks filled overseas have been blamed by UK can makers for...
Scotmid kicks in with footie deal
SCOTMID Co-operative and Fairtrade sports ball co-operative Bala Sport are joining forces to supply footballs to the Homeless World Cup international soccer tournament, which...
Product recalls jump by 50%
Legal firm counts 84 product withdrawals
RECALLS of food and drink products in the UK hit their highest level for seven years in 2014-15, commercial...
Grocery up but symbols down
OVERALL British grocery sales in the 12 weeks to 28 February were up 0.5% compared to the previous year according to analyst Kantar Worldpanel.
But...
Food on the way back?
February sales fall but rate of decline below trend
COULD we be witnessing the beginning of a sustained food sales fight back?
Total food sales in...
On the wine road
GROCERY industry charity The Grocer Company of Glasgow has branched out to support students on an important wine course.
The charity, founded in 1789 by...
Bestway plans a power push
BESTWAY Wholesale, which includes wholesalers Bestway and Batleys, is targeting major growth in the next five years.
And it’s putting together a team it calls...
A boon to smugglers?
3% extra rise in duty for rolling tobacco ‘step in the wrong direction’
CHANCELLOR George Osborne has been strongly criticised for potentially lending a helping hand...
The breakfast connection
RETAILERS Dennis and Linda Williams have officially launched their healthy loyalty scheme that gives children who buy fruit in their store extra bonus pieces...
Optimism on the up
LOCAL retailers in Britain are increasingly optimistic, despite many experiencing a tough sales environment and new costs.
The most recent Association of Convenience Stores’ Voice...
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
Nisa online service soars
USE of wholesaler and symbol group Nisa’s members online service has increased by 31% since it was redesigned and optimised for mobile devices, the...
Saleem’s our star
RETAILER Saleem Sadiq was named winner of the Scottish Grocer Industry Achievement Award, presented in association with Glen’s Vodka, at the end of a...
Minimum wage to jump 3.7%
THE national minimum wage for workers under 25 will reach its highest ever level in October, it has been announced.
Last month, the Westminster government...
Shock and grief follow murder of Glasgow shopkeeper
SCOTLAND’S convenience retailing community has reacted with shock and dismay to the murder of Glasgow newsagent Asad Shah.
The 40-year-old was killed - in what...
