Change to survive
Sebastian Nonis re-tied his independent Dundee filling station to fuel brand Jet last year. Once again he showed his commitment to a business that...
Falling prices keep the pressure on
As the price of oil continues to tumble John McNee talks to Brian Madderson, chairman of the Petrol Retailers Association, about the impact on...
Gala days for Spar in the Borders
ADAM Purves is a well-known name in the Borders. Established in 1879 as a blacksmith, the company moved into fuel and car sales, establishing...
Impulse for a happy Easter
RETAILERS should have begun their push for Easter sales last month according to wholesaler Bestway Batleys.
And the company reckons c-store operators will achieve the...
Sweet but simple
WITH buying something for ‘tonight’s tea’ becoming an increasingly frequent reason for shoppers to visit c-stores it’s essential that retailers provide quick and easy...
Powering up the everyday choice
FAIRTRADE Foundation is encouraging shoppers to ask UK retailers to switch to Fairtrade in a stock challenge during Fairtrade Fortnight 23 February – 8...
One Stop confirms Scottish expansion
Firm “excited about the level of interest from independents”
TESCO-owned convenience store operator and franchise operation One Stop has officially announced that it’s bringing...
Online sales set to dominate vaping?
THE use of e-cigarettes and, in particular, vaping equipment and liquids is growing but traditional stores may find it difficult to compete for sales...
Tobacco giant tips economy brands to soar
IMPERIAL Tobacco is advising retailers to make the most of the growing economy tobacco sector in 2015.
Jo Wren, head of consumer marketing at Imperial...
Empty shops gap narrows
Research finds Scotland’s retail vacancy rate falling faster than GB trend – but there are huge differences between towns
THE number of empty shops in...
Drinks groups push for 2% duty cut
THE Wine and Spirit Trade Association and Scotch Whisky Association have launched a new campaign calling for a 2% cut in alcohol duty at...
Abdul’s 2015 resolution
SGF president lays out the organisation’s ambitions for the year ahead
by John McNee
PRESIDENT of the Scottish Grocers’ Federation Abdul Majid has a clear goal...
Spar gives back with its Saturday specials
PADDINGTON Bear and Lanarkshire MSP Clare Adamson were the guests of honour at a Motherwell c-store last month when Spar in the town’s Logans...
Black Friday fails to boost food
• Footfall jumps as deep discount offers attract shoppers
• But food and drink registers seventh straight decline
THE number of people visiting stores in Scotland increased in...
Murphy to lead retail body
ANDREW Murphy, retail director at John Lewis, is the new chairman of the Scottish Retail Consortium. Murphy took on the role on 1 January...
Pubco wants grocers who fancy a switch
BRITAIN’S pub estates have seen units change to c-stores in recent years. But one of the country’s biggest pub groups reckons there’s scope for...
