East side story – Prudent partners undertake refurb
Jen Bowden finds out how Naresh Gajri and Rakesh Sood are brightening shopping on a city housing scheme and making big savings on energy
CRANHILL,...
Plain packs bill in 18 months
THE Scottish Government plans to press ahead with its own legislation to introduce standardised packaging on tobacco products.
Lifestyle adds Value
SYMBOL group Lifestyle Express has launched two new symbol store formats in a bid to help its retailers compete with discounters and other stores.
Lifestyle...
Esso added to MFG network
MOTOR Fuel Group (MFG), the UK’s second largest independent forecourt operator, is adding the Esso brand onto its network.
National deal for island beer
GLASGOW-based wholesaler Filshill is to distribute the Shetland-produced beers of Lerwick Brewery across Scotland.
Gerry Monaghan, senior alcohol buyer at Filshill, said: “Lerwick Brewery is...
Market News | Olbas, Giffard Liqueurs, Eden Mill, Nairn’s
Scottish Grocer showcases some new products that convenience store retailers might want to consider stocking to drive up sales.
Co-op trials free customer taxis
THE Co-op plans to trial a delivery service in Edinburgh that will offer customers – and their shopping – a free taxi home.
Following a...
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.
Spar south meets its match – Cricket tournament
SPAR’S Scottish Guild Cricket Tournament, held in Fife last month, was a landslide for the North team.
The annual friendly event, at Freuchie Cricket Club,...
It’s full steam ahead at Eros
Dundee station store is coming soon .
Power in a powder
MARS Chocolate Drinks & Treats has added Chocolate M&M’s Hi Protein whey powder to its protein range.
Tesco and Booker have become one
Shareholder vote marks completion of merger
Don’t give risk a bad rap says SWA – Mentoring Programme
TRAINING and mentoring will play a major role in Scottish Wholesale Association activity over the next year, the organisation’s annual conference was told last...
Nisa winning with women
WHOLESALER and symbol group Nisa has launched a new networking group to support women working in the business.
Mask law to be lifted on 21 March
MANDATORY face covering rules are set to end on 21 March, the First Minister has announced.
Pending a review of medical evidence, the Scottish Government...
Free from sugar but full of opportunities
Sugar-free soft drinks are performing well in Scotland, with growth continuing at pace
