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Hopeful signs for the future in grocery retail

Grocery price inflation has dropped for the second month running, showing promising signs, as reported by Kantar Data.
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World Cup gifts and a healthy sales outlook

THE World Cup is almost upon us but will independent and convenience retailers gain all the benefits they possibly can from the massive football...
Clydebank Co-op KeyStore More won Licensed Retailer of the Year at the Scottish Grocer Awards 2022.

Awards Profile – Licensed Retailer of the Year 2022

Scottish Grocer caught up with Colette Gilliland, store manager at Clydebank Co-op KeyStore More Hardgate and winner of Licensed Retailer of the Year at the 2022 Scottish Grocer Awards.
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Looking after the white stuff

PREMIUM gins may be popping up all over the place and the poshest malt whiskies may be commanding previously unthinkable prices, but mainstream spirits...

The Larder wins £10k

A Coatbridge school is set to further tackle food poverty in the local area with an injection of support with £10k in funding for its school store.
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Events count in stores

Valentine's Day brought in some extra sales for Scotland but industry leaders warn of the tough economic times ahead as financial pressures mount up.

Total grocery registers first Kantar fall

THE whole UK grocery market is in decline for the first time since Kantar Worldpanel began its records in 1994. Sales are down 0.2%...

Ferrero pushes consumers to make relaxing premium

Retailers can help make consumers' nights in more memorable through premium boxed confectionery options according to confectionery giant Ferrero.

Bagged and tagged

IT looks like there could be a Battle of the Bags brewing – and it will be fought in the nation’s convenience stores. Stores under...

Mars Wrigley aims to help consumers to find the sweets

Chocolate and other treats remain recession proof and Mars Wrigley aims to make the most of this by advising retailers to keep the range simple.

Jet and Spar join forces for forecourts

JET has entered into a five-year contract with Spar as part of a new convenience initiative. Existing Jet dealers – and any new sites joining...
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Convenience in Brief | UWS, Angelic and Cottage Delight news

Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that provide insights to convenience retailers about UWS and products from Angelic and Cottage Delight.

Barry Hanif, independent store, Day-Today and Nisa

Barry Hanif has been a full-time retailer for three years and is the owner of three stores: an independent in Falkirk; a Day-Today in...

Awards Profile – Sustainability Champion

Scottish Grocer caught up with Shamly Sud, director at GHSL, and Leigh McCarter, store manager at Premier Racetrack Pitstop Bearsden, following the award win.

Business as usual say tobacco firms

BACK in June, just a few months into the tobacco display ban, Scottish Grocer found that some Scottish retailers had spotted opportunities to manage...

Snappy support for NHS

Snappy Shopper has teamed up with NHS Staff Benefits to offer discounts on shopping baskets for NHS staff members with a grocery shop for as little as £1.