Flexibility over energy category pays off, says Boost Drinks
Energy firm Boost Drinks offers insights on ways convenience store retailers can make the most of the category through consumer trends and behaviour.
Year of haves and have nots
Dominated by trends like low-sugar, low-alcohol and gluten-free, 2015 was a year when what products didn’t contain became almost as important as what they...
Festive snacking tips from Taylors
Crisps are an absolute must-stock for retailers during the festive season and Scottish brand Taylors Snacks has been offering advice to convenience store bosses on making the most out of the category.
Scotland still c-store tops
More convenience outlets per head than anywhere else in Britain ACS finds
IT’S a competitive world in the convenience store business and no more so...
Scotland’s top brands: 31-40
Scottish Grocer puts the spotlight on the top Scottish take-home food and drink brands in Scotland using the list compiled by Kantar, here taking a look at brands 31-40.
Tennent’s puts info on the can
TENNENT’S Lager is to print nutritional information on its cans and bottles from later this month. The move is the first in a series...
Matching various Burns Night whisky tastes
The experts at Eden Mill Distillery have been highlighting to convenience retailers the importance of stocking a variety of whiskies to suit different Burns Night consumer tastes.
A West End debut
Opened in November last year, the family-owned Shop Local in Byres Road is something new for Glasgow’s West End – and something new from...
Awards Profile – Independent Retailer of the Year
Jaz's Premier in Grangemouth was the winner of the Scottish Grocer Awards 2023 Independent Retailer of the Year honour. We've been catching up with owner Jaz Ali to find out more about what makes his store so outstanding.
Parents go DIY at feeding time
RESEARCH by analysis firm Mintel found that sales of wet and dry baby food in Britain dropped by 14% between 2012 and 2015 as...
Mourinho sticks to the Topps for Euros
Topps has kicked off its UEFA Euros 2024 Germany series with a new video featuring the firm's global brand ambassador José Mourinho.
One Stop pumps up the volume
MANAGED and franchised convenience store chain One Stop is running a special evening meal deal across all its stores as part of its latest...
Global Brands pushes be. RTD cocktails
Global Brands has been providing insights into the RTD category – and has shouted out its new be. range that matches consumer desires for ready-to-drink cocktails.
“Historic” c-store group established
HOLYROOD has given its backing to a proposal from the Scottish Grocers’ Federation and MSP Gordon MacDonald to establish the first-ever Scottish Parliament Cross...
Whisky bottler appoints new hires
The Single Cask is out to highlight the stories to be found with its whisky brands through the appointment of two new hires in its senior management team.
Living the local dream
Facing a major challenge when Aldi opens nearby, Dennis and Linda Williams are examining their business, stressing its local character, boosting chilled, offering everyday...
