Driving up interest in kids’ water
DANONE waters is aiming to increase bottled water consumption among kids through its Volvic Kids partnership with Disney, which the firm reckons should help...
Scottish Labour pledges support for convenience
Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar has called for fresh leadership to support the economy ahead of his talk at the SGF annual conference.
Golden opportunity in Asian festivals
Ferrero encourages retailers to make more of Diwali
Cheez-It gets a cracker of an introduction
Scottish convenience retailers have ensured that American snack brand Cheez-It has enjoyed a successful launch here, with major activations taking place in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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.
ACS seeks respondents for Crime Report
The ACS is calling on convenience retailers to respond to its annual Crime Survey, ahead of the launch of its 2025 Crime Report next year.
Milk man Sandy waves goodbye
DAIRY industry stalwart Sandy Wilkie has retired, bringing a five-decade career to a close.Â
Barista Bar and Spar Scotland partnership is thriving
Premium retail coffee offering Barista Bar, available exclusively to Spar Scotland, is shaking up the market and positioning itself as a must-have product for 2025.
Mixed bag budget for retailers
Alcohol duty frozen but NLW still set to rise
CHANCELLOR Philip Hammond has delivered something of a mixed bag for retailers in his Autumn 2017...
Illicit sales fears with upcoming nicotine legislation
Retailers highlight the true issues that could come with upcoming nicotine products legislation, including a massive rise in illicit markets.
Zapping into a New Year
Scheme expands in Scotland
NOT yet one year on from its launch in the UK, mobile payment and loyalty scheme provider Zapper has rolled out...
ScotGov faces £166million DRS court action
Waste management firm Biffa has welcomed a judge's decision to allow it to pursue a £166million legal claim against the Scottish Government over the failed DRS.
Report finds RBS hurt businesses
Bank squeezed SMEs in wake of financial crisis
Retailer Reality – the illicit nicotine trade
Convenience retailers from across central Scotland have spoken of an explosion in the illicit nicotine trade and criticised the authorities for failing to act.
FTG grant deadline looms
RETAILERS have until the end of this month to submit their application for a grant of up to £7,500 to beef up their food to go offer.
Allwyn rekindles the magic for National Lottery retailers
Allwyn answers retailers' pressing questions
This article contains paid for content from Allwyn
Following the inaugural Scottish Grocer Forum in January, Allwyn, the operator of The...
