Convenience in Brief | Scottish Grocer Awards, Post Office and Spar news
Scottish Grocer highlights three news stories that tell convenience retailers about its own 2023 awards ceremony, Post Office cash stats and Spar's help for charity.
Liquid investments
Alcohol is a crucial category for convenience store operators across the UK and ranges must be planned carefully to maximise the effectiveness of the...
STG aims to cover the gantries
STG UK is urging retailers to be prepared for new tobacco legislations which are set to come in to force at the start of next year.
FSS says shape up or face tax
‘We’ve been missing the Scottish dietary goals for the last 15 years, despite the range of changes already made’.
FOOD Standards Scotland – the country’s...
Drams good for a celebration
St Andrew's Day represents a great opportunity for convenience retailers to gain additional sales and encourage consumers to trade-up by stocking quality whiskies.
Budget springs sugar tax
CHANCELLOR George Osborne sprang a surprise sugar tax on soft drinks manufacturers and importers in last month’s budget. From April 2018 companies will have...
Mrs Tilly’s highlights traditional treats
Scottish confectionery maker Mrs Tilly's is pointing out to retailers the benefits of stocking traditional treats such as its tablet and fudge selections for consumers celebrating Christmas and New Year.
Gala’s little wonder
Open since April, Tweed Road Stores in Galashiels is a new venture for forecourt retail company Adam Purves. Its refurbishment has packed a huge...
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.
Market makeover
With a new refit, kitchen and the launch of its own in-store town market, Edinburgh retail chain Margiotta is putting fresh food and local...
Scottish Grocer and FareShare support communities
Charities and community groups across Scotland saw an uplift in produce donations thanks to the Scottish Grocer Christmas Food Collection held in association with FareShare.
Bigger nights than ever?
We’ve just had a bumper summer of sport when Britons notched up a record haul of Olympic medals. But the winter TV events and...
SBF GB&I resolves strike action
Suntory confirms procedures in place to minimise any potential trade disruption after union workers announce strike action on 5 February.
PayPoint makes EPOS pitch
THE C-STORE industry could be set for major in-store technology competition after payment services giant PayPoint launched its new PayPoint One platform, offering EPOS,...
Disposables deadline set
Retailers have until 1 April 2025 to remove disposable vapes from their stores and make major adjustments to the overall layout for the refillable sections.
Budget brings better news
Industry bodies welcome business rates reduction
RETAIL bodies in Scotland were broadly happy with the preliminary Scottish budget announced by finance secretary Derek Mackay in...
