Scottish sites aim to learn and teach
THE forecourt market may be challenging but there’s scope to succeed and a group of sites in Scotland might show the way forward.
That’s what...
Earthquake relief
Turkish confectionery firm Kervan Gida has set up a new fundraising effort to help those affected by the earthquake in Syria.
Birthday group goes on screen
WHOLESALE giant Booker has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its Premier symbol group with the launch of a year-long TV advertising campaign.
The campaign –...
Swizzels aims to bring sweet support during the cost of living crisis
Swizzels seeks to bring support retailers across the convenience sector with a raft of new product developments and campaigns to help drove sales.
Scotmid to run Scottish pilots with Bargain Booze owner
EDINBURGH-based independent co-operative Scotmid and franchised off-licence company Conviviality Retail (the owner of the Bargain Booze fascia) are to pilot a small number of...
Product of the Year 2024 nominations are open now
The countdown is on for the Product of the Year 2024 as nominations for the awards have now officially opened, marking the firm's 20th anniversary.
Slim title beefs up as mags fall
WANT to sell more magazines? Then look for customers keen on slimming or sewing. Those are among the mags that are doing best while...
Ways to keep people sweet
Food and drink insights experts from The Knowledge Bank say people prefer "regular" chocolate to low/no-sugar offerings.
Percol brewing up sustainable packs
Binning plastic a key trend for 2019
Hovis fulfils lunchtime needs
Hovis commercial director Alistair Gaunt has been sharing insights on what c-store retailers should stock so they can make themselves the perfect lunchtime sandwich.
Industry backs Purple Tuesday
Stores across UK commit to support disabled customers
RETAILERS across the UK are doing their bit to support disabled customers today (12 November) as part...
Awards Profile – Tobacco Retailer of the Year
Scottish Grocer caught up with Best One South Bridge owner Mumtaz Ali after the store won the Tobacco Retailer of the Year Award at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
Tough market but innovation up
Risotto brand hits the festival trail as it pushes its quality for a convenience age message
THE worst harvest since 2004 pushed up the...
Philip Morris launches IQOS ILUMA
Bosses at Philip Morris Limited (PML) believe its newly launched IQOS ILUMA heat-not-burn range will be a real game-changer in the nicotine market.
PayPoint promises new approach
But angry retailers thought to be considering further protests
PAYMENT services firm PayPoint says it plans to overhaul many aspects of its service to retailers...
Scotmid CEO to retire
John Brodie, current Scotmid chief exec, discusses his retirement as well as Scotmid's latest financial results with a strong performance for the firm.
