Convenience in brief | Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from Gin Bothy, Nisa and Ardbeg.
Expanding challenge for tobacco
VAPING retailer VPZ has opened four new Scottish shops and launched a vape clinic.
The new sites are in Helensburgh, Port Glasgow, Castlemilk, and Glenrothes...
Discounters plan ahead
THERE were only seven applications to build new supermarkets in Scotland last year according to construction analyst Barbour ABI.
Paul O’Grady tackles the ‘12 Stinks’ of Christmas
PROCTER & Gamble has rolled in comedian Paul O’Grady and the London Community Gospel Choir to drive sales of its odour-eliminating brand, Febreze this...
Overhaul for Ferrero
FERRERO UK has relaunched its retailer-facing website.
One stop to efficiency
THE Scottish Government’s new one-stop advisory service for businesses looking to become more resource-efficient has been officially launched.
Resource Efficient Scotland provides a free online...
Seventh heaven for discounter
Research reported Lidl has increased its market share to a new record high of 5.2%, up 0.7% year on year.
Category management: Diageo Linktown Local Premier Store
Our SG workSHOP special looks at how Diageo works with independent retailers like Faraz Iqbal of Linktown Local to maximise alcohol sales through the...
Kingsmill says ditch the desk
RETAILERS near picnic sites who provide a food-to-go service could see more sales if giant bread brand Kingsmill has its way.
As part of its...
Walker’s out on parade in NYC
Walker's Shortbread has donned its highland attire and celebrated the strength of the brand in America with a presence at the New York City Tartan Week.
Minimum unit price guidance on way
The SGF is preparing to roll out advice to guide retailers through the introduction of minimum unit pricing
Sluggish June for Scotland’s retail sector
ANNUAL food sales growth hit its highest level since April 2014 this summer, new figures from the Scottish Retail Consortium for June reveal. However,...
Hey big spenders
STAYING in really does appear to be the new going out if the latest figures from premium soft drink firm Franklin & Sons are anything to go by.
Free for all
Sales of free-from foods are expected to surpass half a billion pounds in the UK in 2016. An increase in product innovation, coupled with...
Salmond’s store at risk over ‘stupid’ rates hike
Retailer slams system forcing him to close shop for good of his business
Smaller supermarkets gaining market share
Are the big four on the decline?
