Aldi aiming for a Scottish century
Aldi exceptional growth has been hard to miss, with what was once an unknown German brand now boasting nearly 100 stores across Scotland.
Frauds and fakes
With figures showing half of Scottish smokers buying illegal tobacco, JTI’s Steve Wilkins talks to Scottish Grocer about the market.
Society thrives in anniversary year
John Brodie welcomes positive figures for Scotmid as society celebrates its 160th birthday this month
A DRS first: Digital trial goes live
A DRS trial has launched in Glasgow and West Central Scotland, integrating digital wallets and micropayments with returns for the first time.
The pilot scheme...
Online training tools for McColl’s
MCCOLL’S has launched a new online training initiative in partnership with Bolt Learning.
SRC hits out at squeeze
CONSUMERS are being squeezed from all sides according to David Lonsdale, director of the Scottish Retail Consortium
Jet staffs up to expand
FUEL brand Jet has appointed a new retail business manager as it eyes further network expansion.
Bells builds board to help expansion
Third generation family members take roles
Hundreds of retail crime incidents reported
ALMOST 300 incidents of abuse against shop staff have been reported to police since a new law protecting retail workers came into force on...
Keep the big night in going year round
Nisha Enterprises reckons it’s range of sweet and savoury brands have something to offer convenience stores all year round
Over 300 c-stores lost in last year
ACS report reveals fewer shops in Scotland
DRS regulations coming in 2019
Cabinet Secretary expects legislation next year
Nom Stop me now
Glasgow-based wholesaler Lomond has launched a new, all in one solution for retailers looking to branch into hot food
Rates rise comes in below inflation
Finance secretary had no shortage of rates rabbits to pull from Budget hat
NEXT year’s business rates increase will come in below inflation, Scottish Government...
Shoppers looking for some hot stuff
Porridge bucking the trend with breakfast growth
Aldi trials smaller store format
Aldi has opened a smaller, 600 square metre version of its unconventional store model as it eyes up moving into urban areas
