Monk made life patron
GROCERY charity GroceryAid has announced that Paul Monk is to become a life patron of the charity.
Bakery leads surge in Scottish sales
HOME-GROWN food and drink is growing in popularity among Scottish shoppers, according to the Co-op.
Mumtaz wins prize at Ignite awards
EDINBURGH c-store operator Mumtaz Ali took the prize as Most Improve Retailer in the 2017 Imperial Tobacco Ignite Awards.
Take care with new ten
THE NFRN has issued guidance on spotting counterfeit currency
Intelligence key to fighting crime
Sharing resources and knowledge top of the agenda at Retailers Against Crime conference
Offers roll in for stricken wholesaler
STRUGGLING wholesaler Palmer & Harvey is reported to have received several takeover bids, as it faces collapse
Retail jobs and stores plummet
THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and investment from retailers.
Rates appeal deadline is fast approaching
Colliers International warns retailers not to miss out ahead of 30 September deadline
COMMERCIAL property specialist Colliers International is urging retailers who have been hit...
Calling all retailers, we’re on the hunt for Scotland’s best
TODAY marks the start of Scottish Grocer’s annual search for the finest retailers and stores in the country, so this is your chance to...
Convenience jobs figure drops despite a rise in revenues
Latest ACS report points finger at increasing cost to business
THE number of jobs in the UK convenience sector has fallen despite rising sales and...
Scottish Government confirms pursuit of DRS
Government will seek to introduce scheme but questions remain over small retailers
FIRST Minister Nicola Sturgeon today (5 September) announced the Scottish Government is committed...
Clamping down on proxy purchasing
POLICE Scotland is targeting adults purchasing alcohol for underage children in North Lanarkshire this month as part of its ongoing ‘You’re asking for it’ campaign.
Heating up breakfast time
KERRY Foods, the firm behind Wall’s, is looking to heat things up in the breakfast-to-go sub-category with the launch of two new breakfast rolls.
Score swag with Carling
BEER and cider drinkers are in with the chance to catch some live Premier League action thanks to the latest on-pack promotion from Carling.
Lucy Meck is cracking on
BRITISH Lion egg ambassador Lucy Meck has been encouraging consumers to eat an egg each day as part of a healthy diet.
Perking up breakfast with Percol
The team behind Percol coffee reckons there’s a real opportunity for retailers to cash in with a more premium coffee range. Â
