Sporty types drive functional demand
AN increased in demand for functional products has made sports and energy the fastest- growing sub-sector in soft drinks, as well as across total...
Gender imbalance still plagues retail
Women in retail speak out at Holyrood
Cost pressures hit retailers hard
INFLATION is at its highest level for a generation, costs are rising across the board and many retailers and customers alike are suffering the consequences of escalating financial pressure.
Tunnock’s stands ready to deliver for shoppers
Tunnock's reckons it stands ready to deliver consistency in quality to its customers, calling on its over 130 years of experience.
At home for the holidays
Christmas is party season and many people looking forward to celebrating at home will already have begun planning their drinks purchases.
Lynagh to head up wholesalers
Booker area manager becomes second chief to return to SWA presidency
BOOKER area manager, Eddie Lynagh, has been named the new senior vice-president of the...
Nisa retailers are chilling out
Growth for c-stores who focus on fresh .
Options to fill up cars and consumers
Certas Energy UK is advising Gulf forecourt operators to build up their in-store range, while Phillips 66 has been on an expansion drive with its Jet forecourt estate in Scotland.
Smile, and say ‘convenient!’
Sliced and grated lines grow ahead of the market as cheese fans keep buying and increase visits to c-stores
IN theory cheese should do...
Choices to make
There’s a lot to think about when selecting a symbol. Here’s our checklist for success
Green light for more Go Local
THE Scottish Government has given approval for the third phase of a scheme aimed at encouraging c-stores to stock up on Scottish produce.
Dairy far from run of the Mills
Bosses at Scottish dairy business Mills Milk have been explaining how the firm can help convenience store retailers, while Delamere Dairy has been highlighting a new Salted Caramel flavour.
The fight goes on
Council committee votes for Aldi development despite hundreds of objections
No retail assessment and housing need ignored, says city MSP
Dennis and Linda say they’re...
Living the sweet life
THERE’S one word that comes up time and again when shop owner Jagtar Lalli speaks about his store – “theatre”.
When his family purchased the...
Becoming a cheese nation of softies?
WHETHER it’s to serve with crackers at the end of a dinner party or to shove under the grill for an emergency late-night munch,...
Scotmid adds value to the package
Store segmentation takes a new direction as independent co-op opens revamped store with discount angle
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid is taking segmentation of its...
