Value lines on the up
LANDMARK Wholesale’s own-brand sales at the end of February were up 9% for the period from May 2012 compared to the previous year. No3...
The end of an era
Maureen Robinson, master blender at Diageo and one of the leading lights of Scotland’s whisky industry is stepping down from her role.
Convenience fuel – essential soft drinks
Though growth has slowed compared to the stellar performance of last year, soft drinks still provide massive turnover for c-stores
AS the figures quoted in...
Praise for fast acting Ken Inglis
AN Asda colleague has been praised for quick thinking when a young customer fainted in store.
Scots avoid a wet loss – AG Barr
WIND, rain, grey skies ... nothing keeps Scots from their soft drinks, especially if they are bright orange and made from girders.
AG Barr reported...
Asda’s £438m deal to fuel ambitions in convenience retail
Seven Scottish petrol stations are set to change hands as part of a major deal that will see the Co-op sell its entire forecourt estate to Asda.
Cats top the pet spending league – Category latest
IT’S a cat’s life.
Spending on feline foodstuffs is outstripping canine comestibles, with pet pussies enjoying more treats, snacks and natural meals than ever before....
Making the PayPoint
Scottish c-stores are helping to deliver important cost-of-living support through payment service provider PayPoint.
Victims speak out on Horizon
A PUBLIC inquiry into the Post Office’s Horizon computer system scandal held its first public hearings last month.
Savvy shoppers look for discounts this Christmas
A larger growth in shopping as we approach Christmas is now expected as more consumers aim for the best deal possible.
More change on the way – SGF Conference 2013
We check out two more of the presentations at this year’s SGF Conference – by Professor Leigh Sparks and Dr Colette Backwell
ECONOMICALLY things will...
Scotland’s Top Brands: 1. Irn-Bru
Spotlight on No.1 of the top Scottish food and drink brands of 2022, Irn-Bru
Cutting waste with Gander app can save cash
Food waste reduction app Gander is on the path for growth this year as the firm gets ready to roll out across Snappy Shopper delivery.
Work out the critical lines
HOW do you define a c-store and which products and services should be considered essential to a typical convenience store’s existence?
Well, the grocery industry...
Meet the Maker: popchips
Getting a taste for healthier snacks: Sarah Moore tells of her work for the popchips brand
Every little helps for Borders
NEW listings including Tesco, as well as NPD across the company’s Deliciously Different range, has seen Borders Biscuits’ sales grow 20% year on year....
