GroceryAid Scotland team in full swing
The volunteers of the GroceryAid Scotland committee are all systems go for a busy second half of the year – starting out with the Checkout Scotland flagship musical event.
Time to get your entries in
SCOTTISH Grocer is on the hunt for Scotland’s local retail champions, in the Scottish Grocer Awards 2014.
The entry brochure for Scotland’s leading reward and...
MHouse and Henderson Technology enhance their services
Two leading convenience channel EPOS providers have enhanced their services by teaming up with digital shopping specialists.
New regs are coming
A European Union directive aimed at tracking the passage of tobacco products through the supply chain is scheduled to come into force on 20 May
Retailers make the difference in 2020
The news channels have been full of stories of delivery services and online shopping, but how has the convenience sector been affected and how have retailers coped with the changes?
Seafood role for Galetti
Former Masterchef judge and leading restaurateur Monica Galetti has been named as an ambassador for Scottish seafood.
Get a share of the binge
TV trend boost for snacks
CREATING excitement around big sporting and television events is key to increasing sales of items people pick up for a...
Pop goes the nibble
Healthier options, niche marketing and exotic new flavours are helping manufacturers win the battle of the snack aisle
THE demand for healthier munchies is driving...
Time to get refreshed
REMEMBER, licence holders in Scotland who gained their licence in the transition period between the old and current licensing rules are in danger of...
Summer’s cold hot stuff
SOFT drinks firm Britvic is inviting consumers to tea this summer.
But there won’t be a kettle in sight as the company is kicking off...
Good weather boosts sales
THREE days of hot weather in April helped UK supermarket sales jump 11% year-on-year but that wasn’t enough to offset the pervious three weeks of poor weather
Fruit still the flavour of NPD
SCiders take eight of top 10 drinks launches in 2015
What are you likely to be devoting more of your beer, wines and spirits shelf...
Nisa rings changes as sales value jumps
Symbol wholesaler announces own-brand investment, new store formats and franchise option as Costcutter departure nears
NISA, the member-owned wholesaler and symbol store operation has announced...
Plain packs bill in 18 months
THE Scottish Government plans to press ahead with its own legislation to introduce standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Covering the roll-your-own demands
Republic Technologies UK has advice for convenience retailers on ways to meed the demands of customers in the roll-your-own tobacco accessories category.
The Fed welcomes Ofgem energy bills action
The Fed has welcomed a new consultation from energy watchdog Ofgem aimed at holding suppliers to account for overcharging businesses.
