Proposals could see job losses
SAINSBURY’S has said it will axe an estimated 500 office roles as part of its Food First restructure.
Don’t miss out on awards
Scottish Grocer Awards judges are champing at the bit to get out there and see all the great work the nation’s retailers have been putting in over the last 12 months
Free fruit for children trial
Spar Scotland has been running a trial with the SGF Healthy Living Programme, giving out free fruit to children in a bid to encourage healthier eating habits
New BAT scheme is rewarding retailers
Edward Devine, Regional Manager North at BAT talks My BAT Rewards
Fund offering millions open
FUNDING applications are now open for the Scotland Loves Local campaign’s latest grant scheme.
Shop report finds drop in staffing
SCOTLAND’S convenience store sector has maintained the same retail footprint throughout the pandemic, although it has shed jobs according to the SGF’s annual Local Shop Report.
Insurance for independents
SME insurance provider Superscript has unveiled an insurance product that it claims is tailor-made for small independent shops.
Scottish Grocer Awards finalists revealed
Hundreds of miles have been travelled, dozens upon dozens of stores have been visited, and the judging is complete. The Scottish Grocer Awards finalists can now be revealed.
Changing for environment
RESEARCH from IGD has revealed more than half of consumers claim they are willing to adopt healthier, more sustainable diets.
IGD’s Appetite for Change research...
Rocking retailers
MOVE over TRNSMT, the team at GroceryAid is bringing a big music event to Glasgow, with all monies raised being used to fund the charity’s work supporting industry colleagues.
Tech support for industry
Jisp is using its shopping services to raise funds for GroceryAid as part of a new partnership with the retail industry charity.
Bestway ramps up activity in Scotland
BESTWAY has pledged to put its partners first as the symbol aims to recruit more Scottish retailers.
Horsemeat no joke for c-store owners
SCOTTISH retailers are reporting mixed responses to the ongoing horsemeat crisis. In Crianlarich, customers are demanding the return of spaghetti Bolognaise and lasagne to...
Shell charges forward
Shell UK has set a new six-figure target for electric vehicle charger installations, to be completed this decade.
Appliance of science
HOW do you fit a round peg into a rectangular hole?
Well if you’re talking chocolate first you spend millions developing a state-of-the-art research...
The Convenience Guide Scotland 2022/23
Insights from top brands, suppliers and experts should stand Scottish retailers in good stead as the convenience channel continues to evolve
