Road to ruin?
A71 closure has left Polbeth Spar retailer Denis McCormack struggling to keep his business afloat.
AFTER 35 years of investment and development, Denis McCormack says...
Thatchers Cider takes leading role in Scotland
Thatchers Cider has been stressing the importance of the four-can pack format, while also telling retailers that data shows it is the fastest-growing cider maker in Scotland.
Tobacco hits deadline day
EU regulations tightening the rules on tobacco sales come into force this month, and retailers who fail to comply could face prosecution.
From 21 May,...
Support for Swinney and Forbes
Retail industry leaders have welcomed the appointment of John Swinney and Kate Forbes as the new leaders of the Scottish Government – and vowed to work closely with them.
Cash only a big turn off for many
RESEARCH has found that one in five UK shoppers will consciously avoid shops, restaurants, newsagents, cafes or bars that only accept cash.
Takis fires up in Morrisons
Social media snacking sensation Takis is set to fire up the tastebuds of Morrisons shoppers as the brand announces its new listings in the retail chain.
A coffee that cares
Compostable pod brand earns itself an accolade
Environmentally friendly disposable coffee capsule brand Percol has picked up a ringing endorsement from consumer magazine Which? placing...
What’s shaking?
Research from Mintel suggests that as many as one in four Brits have consumed a sports nutrition product in the past three months, rising...
Telmont lightens the load across the bottles
Champagne brand Telmont has upped its sustainability credentials once again by cutting back on the weight of its glass half-bottles.
Warmer summer good for grocers
WARMER weather has been a boon for grocers this summer with sales growth across a host of seasonal staples soaring in the multiples.
New figures...
Convenience in brief | UWS, Graham’s, Scotmid
Scottish Grocer highlights three stories that tell convenience retailers about the latest developments and news from UWS, Graham's and Scotmid.
Kids pack rolls out
NICHOLS has released a new variant of its Vim2o water brand that the firm reckons is ideal for lunchboxes.
The new 250ml sportscap Vim2o minis...
Healthy Living Programme marks 20 years
The Healthy Living Programme has marked 20 years of its service and working alongside convenience retailers to help deliver the healthier eating message.
The monster pack
Tapping into the sharing bag trend, Kinder has launched monster versions of its Kinder Choco-Bons.
Scotmid pledges support to the HLP
Scotmid Co-op has pledged to continue supporting the HLP Welby Breakfast initiative with a commitment to contribute towards them for the next 12 months.
Over half have bought illegal tobacco
Over half of all smokers in Scotland have purchased illegal tobacco products, new research conducted by JTI has revealed
